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Articles about map export formats, tools and OpenStreetMap data use cases.

How to Add an OpenStreetMap Underlay to a DWG Drawing (AutoCAD)

Practical guide: export an OpenStreetMap area to DWG and add it as an underlay in AutoCAD via XREF, with scale and layers. Plus a raster underlay option (PNG/GeoTIFF).

2026-07-17 · 3 min
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Cadastral Coordinate Conversion: MSK, SK-63 and WGS84 Explained

Why Russian cadastre uses local coordinate systems (MSK, SK-63), how they differ from WGS84, the X/Y axis confusion, and how to get consistent plot geometry.

2026-07-17 · 5 min
cadastreкоординатыMSKСК-63

WKB and WKT: Geometry Formats for Developers

WKB and WKT: binary and text geometry formats. PostGIS, Shapely, GEOS. When to use which, conversion, performance, and examples.

2026-07-16 · 5 min
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How to Open a Land Plot Boundary in AutoCAD by Cadastral Number (DWG/DXF)

Practical guide: get a land plot outline by cadastral number and open it in AutoCAD, nanoCAD or BricsCAD. Pitfalls covered: X/Y axes, local CRS, scale, layers.

2026-07-16 · 4 min
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OpenStreetMap Tags: Complete Reference for Export

Key OpenStreetMap tags: building, highway, amenity, landuse, natural. How tags affect map export and what data is available for each layer.

2026-07-15 · 5 min
OSMtagsdatamapping

Maps for Academic Papers: Standards and Formats

How to prepare maps for dissertations: scale, legends, PDF/SVG format, fonts. Step-by-step guide with examples for academic papers.

2026-07-15 · 6 min
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20 Map Styles: From Minimal to Satellite

Overview of all 20 osm2cdr map styles: Minimal, Blueprint, Neon, Vintage, Dark, Satellite. Examples, comparison, color customization.

2026-07-14 · 6 min
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PostGIS Spatial Queries for Geodata Analysis: Practical Examples

PostGIS queries from beginner to advanced: ST_Intersects, ST_Buffer, ST_Distance, spatial indexes, performance optimization.

2026-07-14 · 5 min
PostGISSQLspatial analysisPostgreSQL

ODbL License: How to Use OpenStreetMap Data Legally

ODbL license for OpenStreetMap: what's allowed, attribution, commercial use, share-alike. Practical examples and FAQ.

2026-07-13 · 6 min
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Art Maps: Posters, Neon, Blueprint from OpenStreetMap

8 visual map products from osm2cdr: art posters, neon maps, blueprint, vintage. 6 masks (heart, star, hexagon). Printing and gifts.

2026-07-13 · 5 min
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Data Products: Ready-Made Geodata Extracts for Analysis

274 geodata extracts from OpenStreetMap: POIs, buildings, roads, water bodies. How to choose, download, and use for area analysis.

2026-07-12 · 5 min
Data ProductsextractsPOIgeodata

osm2cdr API: Quick Start with Python and JavaScript

How to use the osm2cdr.ru API for map export. Getting an API key, POST /api/render, status polling, downloading. Python and JS examples.

2026-07-12 · 6 min
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