Autodesk Civil 3D - Load Nearmap DEM and DSM into Civil 3D

This article describes how to load DEM and DSM Nearmap Data in Civil 3D.

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Loading Nearmap DEM and DSM into Civil 3D

To load Nearmap DEM and DSM into Civil 3D:

Export content with the DEM and DSM Content Type options selected.
In Civil 3D, select the coordinate system to use.
1. On the Settings tab, right-click on the drawing name.
2. Click Edit Drawing Settings.
3. From the Available coordinate systems list, select the required system for the drawing.
4. Click OK.
Import the DEM/DSM data.
1. Navigate to the Map Task pane.
2. Click Connect to Data.
3. Navigate to Add Raster Image or Surface Connection.
4. Browse to your download and click Connect.
5. Select Add to Map.
6. Repeat steps 4a to 4e for DSM.

You should now see the DEM/DSM layer in your map Task pane.