Question 1

Is usage free for students?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Students get completely free access to all site data. Register at cad-atlas.com/student-registration with your university email (.edu or .ac domain). After verification, you receive free downloads for your studies.

Question 2

What file formats do you provide?

Accepted Answer

2D formats: DWG, DXF, SVG. 3D formats: SKP, 3DM, 3DS, OBJ, SAT. All formats are optimized for immediate use in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, and other architecture software.

Question 3

How accurate is the site data?

Accepted Answer

Data comes with real building heights, topography, and accurate street networks with real street widths. Buildings include actual height data where available, with AI-estimated heights for missing data.

Question 4

What is included in the site data?

Accepted Answer

2D Package includes: building footprints, street networks, tree symbols (as blocks), topography contour lines, and vectorized shadows (customizable time of day). 3D Package includes: 3D buildings with real heights, 3D street networks, 3D tree models, terrain surface, and shadow volumes. Both packages have organized layers ready for your workflow.

Question 5

How long does delivery take?

Accepted Answer

Files arrive by email within 5 minutes for most areas. Large metropolitan areas may take up to 30 minutes. Contact support@cad-atlas.com if delivery exceeds this timeframe.

Question 6

Can I use the data commercially?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All data is licensed under OpenStreetMap ODbL, allowing commercial use with attribution. Perfect for architectural competitions, client presentations, and professional projects.

Question 7

Which countries are covered?

Accepted Answer

Worldwide coverage. Download site data from any location globally, from major cities to rural areas. Quality depends on OpenStreetMap coverage in your selected region.

Question 8

How do I import DWG files?

Accepted Answer

AutoCAD/Revit: File > Open. SketchUp: File > Import > DWG. ArchiCAD: File > Interoperability > Merge (use import filters for layer structure). Rhino: File > Import. All files use meters as units.

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