Do you ever do GIS work in AutoCAD Map 3D?

[dernucooper]

I work at an engineering firm where AutoCAD is everywhere. As a GIS person at first it was a bit intimidating, but I've been able to pick up on Map3D's tutorials very quickly.

Do any of you GIS-er's actually do substantial GIS work in AutoCAD Map3D? If so, what would you say it's proven most useful for compared to ArcGIS or othe GIS software?

[cedwards8511]

Yes, Map was created as a GIS application. I use both of them often, and together.

I use both ArcGIS and Map to maintain the GIS. I often use the "ArcGIS for AutoCAD" add-on to enable ArcGIS Online and Enterprise data to be brought into Map. I find it easier to create/edit features in Map. I use ArcGIS to edit/analyze attribute data and for creating presentation maps.

The newer versions of Map have event more ArcGIS interaction capabilities.