Are you browsing Google Earth and wondering if the vertical image you see is up to date? Or have just imported a Google Maps image into AutoCAD or BricsCAD via Plex-Earth and want to know its exact capture date?
This information is shown in the bottom right corner of your Google Earth window, as shown in this video:
In rare cases where the Imagery Date does not show up at all no matter how much zooming in has been done, an alternative would be to:
- Turn on the Historical Imagery Slider.
- Find the imagery that matches the default image.
- Go to the Settings to see the Capture Date.
Need more updated images for your project? You're in luck!
Through Plex-Earth, access to the most recent images directly from premium providers such as Maxar, Airbus, Hexagon, and Nearmap right inside AutoCAD is right at your fingertips. This can be just a few days old in some cases!
Want to monitor the progress of your project?
Gain access to vast historical datasets from Airbus and Maxar and create a Timeline for your project by importing ultra-high resolution imagery of up to 3'' through our Timeviews feature. We also offer the ability to import historical imagery from Nearmap (contact us here for more info).
Alternatively, you can also import raster images from Google Earth (including historical imagery) by following this tutorial: How to Import Google Earth Historical Images into AutoCAD
We hope that you have found this tutorial on how to pinpoint the capture date of your satellite images, helpful. Feel free to contact us at support@plexscape.com for any questions you may still have.
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Compatibility includes:
AutoCAD, Civil 3D®, AutoCAD Map 3D, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Plant 3D: 2026 , 2025 , 2024 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020
BricsCAD (Pro, Mechanical, BIM, Ultimate): V25 , V24 , V23 , V22 , V21