Introduction
This tutorial walks you through all the necessary steps, to quickly import a Single Raster Image for your area.
Step 1. Create Single Image Command
Step 2. Specify Geographic Location or Cover Area in Drawing
Step 3. Select Imagery Source: Select Provider and Dataset
Step 1. Create Single Image Command
To create a Single Image, we visit the Contextual Data panel of Plex-Earth, the "Create Single Image" drop-down menu, and then the "Create Single Image" command, as shown in the screenshot below:
Step 2. Specify Geographic Location or Cover Area in Drawing
You are then prompted to choose your area of interest by entering your geographic coordinates "Enter or paste the geographic coordinates (Latitude, Longitude)" or "Paste from Clipboard".
Alternatively, you can use one of the 3 methods, shown in the picture below:
1. From Google Earth: You can choose a Google Earth placemark/polygon/path to define your project’s location. Go to Google Earth, right-click on the placemark/polygon/path, and copy it.
Then go back to your drawing, click “From Google Earth” and then “Accept”.
After defining your area via the “From Google Earth” option, go to the Collection Manager at the left of your screen to confirm the area. If you want to continue, click on “Next: Select Imagery Type”. Alternatively, you can choose to specify another area or completely close this command.
If you want to continue, click on “Yes, Create a Corridor!”.
2. By Point: You can choose an area by selecting a single point in your drawing. Go to your drawing, and click on your preferred point.
After defining your area via the “By Point” option, go to the Collection Manager at the left of your screen to confirm the area. If you want to continue, click on “Next: Select Imagery Type”, as mentioned above. Alternatively, you can choose to specify another area or completely close this command.
3. By rectangle: You can choose an area by drawing a rectangle into your drawing. Go to your drawing, and by clicking this option you will be prompted to draw your first and second corners to create your preferred rectangle.
After defining your area via the “By Rectangle” option, go to the Collection Manager at the left of your screen to confirm the area. If you want to continue, click on “Next: Select Imagery Type”, as mentioned above. Alternatively, you can choose to specify another area or completely close this command.
Step 3. Select Imagery Source: Select Provider and Dataset
After clicking on "Next: Select Imagery Source", the following window appears:
Click on "Use Preview Image" if you want to proceed with the default Imagery Provider and Dataset, and the single image will automatically be created. Alternatively, click on "Choose Another" if you want to choose another Imagery Provider or Dataset, as shown below:
Conclusion
Plex-Earth offers the ability to import single raster images for your area with just a few clicks! Our software was developed to help you save precious time and resources, as we do realize the importance of meeting deadlines and maximizing efficiency throughout your journey in the AEC industry.
We hope that you have found this tutorial "Create Single Image: Quickly Import a Single Raster Image for your Area", helpful. Feel free to contact us at support@plexscape.com for any questions you may still have.
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Compatibility includes:
AutoCAD Version: 2025, 2024 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020
Civil 3D® Version: 2025, 2024 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020
AutoCAD Architecture Version: 2025, 2024 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020
BricsCAD Pro: V25, V24 , V23 , V22 , V21