Attach Geo-referenced image using automation

[doni49]

We have georeferenced image files (some SID and some TIFF) and we ACAD Map 3D (currently 2012 -- so to switch to 2014).  Our dwg files are always in one of 3 cooridinate systems (MO83-WF, MO83-CF or MO83-EF). 

But when the user attaches a raster file, the raster has it's own coordinate system (UTM83-15) that we normally assign when we attach it.

I'd really like to automate this process.  I can easily handle the first part (asking the user which CS the dwg belongs in and assigning it.  But I'm having serious difficulty with the second part.  I originally started this process with trying to use Map 3D's built-in Workflow system to do this but that's not working out (here's my thread on that topic for those interested:  http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-Map-3D-General/Creating-a-Workflow-in-Acad-Map-3d-gt-Assign-Co...).

After the global CS is assigned, our normal workflow is:

1. MapSetup>Connect
2. Add Raster Image or Surface Connection
3. Choose an image file
4. Then after choosing the file and "Connect" you'll see something like the following dialog box.
5. Double click on the image in the dialog and you'll see the following dialog box. 
6. Highlight Default and Click on Edit.
7. Then choose the coordinate system (UTM83-15).

[Partha.Sarkar]

Hi Don,

Did you check the "BuildMap" Sample in Map 3D SDK ?

Map ObjectARX SDK 2014\Map Samples\Platform\BuildMap

Does it help ?

Thanks,

[olivier.eckmann]

Hi,

With QGIS and GDAL Tools you can convert your TIF to GeoTIF by assigning a CS to your pictures, and MAP 3D read this CS when connecting with FDO

Olivier

[poulet1212]

You should definitly have a look to the BuildMap example like Partha suggests. I've done a similar project starting from this example.

Regards