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Table Of Contents
New in This Release
The Readme contains updates about this release of AutoCAD Map 3D,
including late-breaking product news and known software issues. View the
Readme.
New Features Workshop View a series of graphical topics designed to help
you learn about the new features in AutoCAD Map 3D and AutoCAD. Click
Help New Features Workshop.
Using Other Sources of Information
To see the resources available to help you learn AutoCAD Map 3D, see Learning
Resources.
Geospatial Guidelines
Best Practices for Managing Geospatial Data Learn the key concepts of
working with geospatial data and the best way to use AutoCAD Map 3D
to achieve your goals.
GIS Skills for Engineers See over 90 animations that help you take your
skills to the next level.
Developer Documentation
Developer Documentation (page 2053) Learn how to use the AutoCAD
Map 3D Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), including ObjectARX,
ObjectARX Managed Wrappers, ActiveX, and AutoLISP. Click Help
Developer Resources AutoCAD Map 3D Developer Help.
FDO Developer Help Extend the functionality of the feature source
providers. See FDO Developers Guide, The Essential FDO, and the API
references for each provider:
FDO Provider for Oracle API Reference
FDO Provider for ArcSDE API Reference
FDO Provider for SQL Server API Reference
FDO Provider for MYSQL API Reference
FDO Provider for SHP API Reference
FDO Provider for SDF API Reference
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