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Ch 5 Creating a New Project on the Desktop Computer
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of the dwg file extension will work). In AutoCAD ® , load
the ArcGIS for AutoCAD ® extension and load a reference
basemap. Move the drawing to the proper area
geographically and then give the drawing a projection
and coordinate system.
Click on the From File
button to load in the CAD layers.
Once the CAD file loads, click on the Project Extent
button to zoom to the extent of the CAD file.
Adding Features to the Basemap
On the desktop computer you can choose to put in
some known features on the map (like sprinkler heads,
valves, etc) by starting an editing session and adding
objects. These can be added to places that are clearly
seen on the basemap imagery or to places on a properly
referenced CAD file. Details about the Map window
functions are in Chapter 8, Map Functions.
Typically objects are added to a basemap on the mobile
computer while a project is being mapped in the field.
Downloading the Basemap to a Mobile Computer
Once you get to the desired location, define the extent
you want for use on the mobile computer(s). When the
area of interest has been chosen, you need to zoom in to
a map extent of 3,000 feet to be able to download the
basemap.
Once you are at this extent or closer, the Download
Basemap button becomes active. Select this button
to download the basemap imagery from the desktop
computer to the mobile computer(s). (See Chapter