To Drape Map Data Over 3D Surfaces

To drape 2D map data over a surface in your map, switch to a 3D view. AutoCAD Map 3D automatically drapes 2D map data and displays everything in 3D, creating a texture map.

To drape 2D map data over a 3D surface

1. In Display Manager, verify that you have a surface layer in your map.
2. On the status bar, click to switch to 3D.

   The 3D Navigation toolbar appears, and display driver acceleration is turned on to enhance 3D display performance.

3. Use the 3D Navigation tools to move around.
4. To switch back to 2D, click on the status bar.

To switch between 2D and 3D

1. On the status bar, click to switch to 3D or to switch to 2D.