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Version 2.34: Current version

• Hotfix for Surface creation in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016.
• Imported imagery will be send to back (draworder) automatically.
• Hotfix for big imagery TIFF file size creation. Now 15% of previous file size.
• Counter and time estimation added for downloading high quality imagery with lots of tiles

Version 2.33:

• Support for 2016 versions of AutoCAD.

Version 2.32:

• Support for non-English versions of AutoCAD.
• Fixed some FILEDIA variabele issues.

Version: 2.31

• Supported language versions: English only

If you have downloaded Lapis or the trial, you will be automatically notified on updates.

What is the quality of the image I retrieve from the web service server?
The quality of the image is based on the ground resolution expressed in cm/inches per pixel of how the data is collected by the web service provider supplier or data collector company.

What is the difference between the high quality and Quick Preview options?
The High Quality ensures you get the highest quality according to the provided ground resolution. The result may vary because of possible overlap at the time data is collected. The Quick Preview is a low resolution quality without using the ground resolution of the collected data. Using the High Quality the resulting image is built by multiple tiles calculated on the selected area and ground resolution.

Can I use my own known web service server provider with Lapis?
Yes, you can. You can add your WMS server of choice in the suplied WMS.ini files.

Where can I find the WMS.ini file?
You can find the WMS.ini file in your My Documents\Lapis folder. Or else you can find a similar WMS.ini file in the C:\ProgramData\Draftworx\Lapis folder.

I have an url for retrieving maps from a WMS server. How do I set it up in the WMS.ini file?
How to set up the WMS.ini file is explained in the Help pages

The clipped image is not at the right position of where I picked the corners of the selected area. What am I doing wrong?
Your drawing should be set up in the same EPSG code projected coordinate system as the web Map Service EPSG code you select from the WMS provider. You can check the EPSG code when you select your WMS provider from the list.

Which data file formats does Lapis support for retrieving terrain elevation data?
Lapis supports almost all the file formats the web coverage service (WCS) supports as well. If you have a format which is supported by your WCS provider and not by Lapis, please contact support@lapis.solutions.

My downloaded terrain TIF data contains holes in it. How can I fix that?
If you have AutoCAD Civil 3D, use the option “Create Surface” in Lapis. Then you need to export the surface as DEM using the command “Surface to DEM”.

My provider only supports file downloads. Does Lapis supports this type of files too?
No, at the moment Lapis only supports web services, and for terrain elevation data that is the WCS protocol.

My provider only supports file downloads. Does Lapis supports this type of files too?
No, at the moment Lapis only supports web services, and for terrain elevation data that is the WFS protocol.

■  WMS

I have a WMS url from an Aerial Ortho Imagery provider, where can I add it to the Lapis Geofinder app?
Go to the My Documents\Lapis folder and open the WMS.ini file with Notepad or any text editor.

What information from the WMS URL do I need to add to the WMS.ini file so Lapis will use these in the app?
The WMS.ini file is split up into sections for each WMS provider. Each section consists of 9 text rules. The setup for an entry in this WMS ini file is explained in the Help files.

I have a WMS url from an Aerial Ortho Imagery provider, but I cannot get it to work with Lapis, can I ask for help?
Yes, you can. Send your WMS URL of your provider to support@lapis.solutions and we’ll contact you within 2 ‐ 3 business days. This service is for free.

■  WCS

I have a WCS url from an Terrain elevation Data provider, where can I add it to the Lapis Geofinder app?
Go to the My Documents\Lapis folder and open the WCS.ini file with Notepad or any text editor.

What information from the WCS URL do I need to add to the WCS.ini file so Lapis will use these in the app?
The WCS.ini file is split up into sections for each WCS provider. Each section consists of 9 text rules. The setup for an entry in this WCS ini file is explained in the Help files.

I have a WCS url from an Terrain elevation Data provider, but I cannot get it to work with Lapis, can I ask for help?
Yes, you can. Send your WCS URL of your provider to support@lapis.solutions and we’ll contact you within 2 ‐ 3 business days. This service is for free.

■  WFS

I have a WFS url from a GIS data provider, where can I add it to the Lapis Geofinder app?
Go to the My Documents\Lapis folder and open the WFS.ini file with Notepad or any text editor.

I have a WFS url from a GIS data provider, but I cannot get it to work with Lapis, can I ask for help?
Yes, you can. Send your WFS URL of your provider to support@lapis.solutions and we’ll contact you within 2 ‐ 3 business days. This service is for free.

What type of licenses do you supply? There is a locked license which is locked to the user’s system.Soon a named license will be will be offered through the use of an Autodesk ID.

I will soon receive a new computer. Can I transfer my license to the new computer? Yes, you can transfer a locked license from one computer to another. Once the license is transferred, the application can not be used once it is restarted.

I have paid Lapis thru the Autodesk Exchange Apps Store, but Lapis starts with a 14 days trial. How can I activate Lapis? As soon as you’ve paid Lapis from the Autodesk Exchange Apps Store you will receive within 2 – 3 business days a serial key to use for activation. With this serial key you can activate Lapis online directly or via e-mail with a response of 2 – 3 business days.

You have purchased Lapis Geofinder from the Autodesk Exchange Apps store, and want to like to know how the license activation ill be processed.?

1. Within 2 – 3 business days you will receive a license key in your e-mailbox.
2. Apply this license key with the activation screen of the add-in/plug-in application.
3. Choose Online activation or Activation by email.
4. Online activation will almost take place immediately. While activation by email will take an extra step to take.

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