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  • How to Import Your DEM from Equator into HEC RAS
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    How to Import Your DEM Into HEC RAS

    Tutorial: How to Import Your DEM Into HEC RAS Learn how to set up your HEC RAS project and bring your DEM into HEC RAS

  • AutoCAD vs Civil 3D: Which one is right for you?
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    AutoCAD vs Civil 3D

    AutoCAD vs Civil 3D Which one is right for you? We have a lot of questions come through our help chat about AutoCAD or

  • Convert LAZ to LAS thumbnail
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    How to Convert LAZ to LAS

    Tutorial: How to Convert LAZ Files to LAS Files When you receive LiDAR point clouds from a surveyor or if you download a file from

  • ArcGIS Pro: Extract 3D Buildings from LiDAR
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    Extract 3D Buildings from LiDAR Data in ArcGIS Pro

    Extract 3D Buildings from LiDAR Data in ArcGIS Pro This Equator and ArcGIS Pro Tutorial guides you through how to create realistic 3D buildings using a

  • The Benefits of Map Making (Equator)
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    The Benefits of Map Making

    The Benefits of Map Making Maps have been an essential tool for humans throughout history. From ancient civilizations to modern times, map making has

  • topography in revit using .dwg file
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    Create Topography in Revit

    Create Topography in Revit Learn how to create a 3D Terrain in Revit using an AutoCAD (.dwg) file

  • Create 3D Terrain in Rhino with AutoCAD Contours from Eqautor
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    Create a 3D Terrain in Rhino From Contours

    Tutorial: Create a 3D Terrain in Rhino From Contours In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a topographic surface using an AutoCAD Drawing File

  • How to Create a Surface in AutoCAD Civil 3D
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    Create a Surface in AutoCAD Civil 3D

    Tutorial: Create a Surface in Civil 3D In this tutorial, we will learn how to use Equator to source a Contour Drawing File (.dwg) that can

  • How to Create a Surface, Alignments, and Profiles in Civil 3D
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    Create Surfaces and Profiles in AutoCAD Civil 3D

    Tutorial: Create a Surface and Profiles Along the Surface in Civil 3D In this tutorial, we will show you import that contour drawing file that

  • LiDAR: Accuracy vs Resolution
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    LiDAR – Accuracy vs. Resolution

    LiDAR - Accuracy vs. Precision Understanding the difference between LiDAR Accuracy and LiDAR Precision LiDAR technology has revolutionized the way we collect and

  • drone LiDAR vs Photogrammetry
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    LiDAR vs. Photogrammetry

    Drone LiDAR vs. Photogrammetry Which one is better? The answer to that depends on a few different factors - what is your project, what

  • Calculating slope from a topographic map using contour lines
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    How to Calculate the Slope on a Topographic Map using Contour Lines

    Use Contour Lines to Calculate the Slope on a Topographic Map In this tutorial, we will learn how to use both a paper map and

  • Features of a Topographic Map
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    Features of a Topographic Map

    Features of a Topographic Map Topographic maps use contour lines to show different bare earth elevations and landforms such as hills, mountains and valleys. When reading

  • How to attach an orthoimage (geotiff) from Equator to a MicroStation project
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    Attaching an orthoimage to a MicroStation File

    Tutorial: Attaching a RASTER (Orthoimage) to a MicroStation Project File In this tutorial, we will learn how to attach an orthoimage (GeoTIFF file) to a

  • How to Create a 3D Mesh in MicroStation from a Contour Shapefile
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    Creating a 3D Mesh from a Contour Shapefile in MicroStation

    Tutorial: Creating a 3D Mesh from a Contour Shapefile in Bentley MicroStation In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a 3D surface mesh

  • What is a LiDAR Point Cloud?
    By LindsayPublished On: February 6th, 2026

    LiDAR Point Cloud

    What is a LiDAR Point Cloud? At this point we have all heard about LiDAR and point clouds, especially with it recently being introduced in

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