Google Earth: Autocad

Best for: Creating 3D surfaces, contours, and topography.

If you have markers or boundaries saved in Google Earth, you can import them directly: Type MAPIMPORT in the command line. Select as the file type. Choose your .kml or .kmz file and click OK. Method 2: Exporting AutoCAD Drawings to Google Earth autocad google earth

Exporting your DWG file as a KML/KMZ allows you to "fly" to your project site on the virtual globe. Best for: Creating 3D surfaces, contours, and topography

However, direct interoperability is not native to standard AutoCAD. This paper clarifies the supported workflows and their constraints. Best for: Creating 3D surfaces