The Marriage of CAD and GIS

Global Coordinates can assist in  bridging the gap between CAD and GIS, while creating new efficiencies in workflow processes. GC can contribute in defining the inherent abilities of both by comparing fundamental functions such as base map development, data collection, conversion, map projections, data structure, COGO, topology, spatial modeling, raster image integration and output presentation. GC can provide value addition in information about networks, geoprocessing, data management, and CAD and GIS Objects. GC can also assist in exploring the use of an integrated model that can serve multiple purposes (i.e., to link CAD and GIS) and share access to a database by using an Application Programming Interface (API), whereby the same model is used for planning, design, construction, management, analysis and presentation.

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The role of GIS in Engineering Applications

Proximity Analysis
Generate list of all parcels within so many feet of another for notifications. Generate list of all parcels within modified zoning boundary.

Flood Plane
Determine if a building site is in the flood plane

Zoning
Determine the zoning for any address .Double click any zoned area for details like when was it rezoned. Attach a link to the actual ordinance. Draw master plan as a layer in addition to the current zoning layer.

Manage Addresses
Assign addresses using the address calculation tool. Keep track of occupancy, building permit status, and other structure related information on the address layer.

Inventory anything
GIS Technology lets one create a layer for just about anything. And its not just a matter of drawing lines and symbols to represent pipes and manholes on the map. One can assign data to each feature. For example, double click on a manhole to reveal its elevation and material. Or double click a section of pipe to find out when it was put in.

Dig in the right place
By drawing one\'s underground infrastructure in the correct place relative to visible features in the photography one will know in the future exactly where it is.

Search data
Generate a list of all water valves of a certain manufacturer installed before a certain date.

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