Yes! Several sample files are available in different formats on FBS University Please let us know if there’s something more you’d like to see available.
How much does it cost?
Most downloadable data is priced based on 500m x 500m tiles. For most orthophoto, the cost is $70 per 500m tile, and $150 per 1km tile, with progressive discounts applied automatically for orders grea...
I’ve purchased adjacent tiles of contour lines. How can I connect all the lines end to end at the tile boundaries?
Copy the line work from one file, open the file for the adjacent tile and use the command “paste to original coordinates” to have them together in one DWG. Use the command PEDIT (polyline ...
I can’t find the elevation data for my area in MapWarehouse. How can I get this information?
It’s usually possible to produce a highly detailed custom elevation model using current orthophoto or satellite imagery, where this imagery exists. Contact us for a quote. We also have 1983 OBM ...
I’m looking for contour for a large area and I don’t really need the level of detail that comes with FBS 1m contours. Is there a more economical option suitable to my project?
Yes! We have OBM (Ontario Base Mapping) available in a variety of vector formats such as SHP and DWG. These maps were produced in 1983 by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources at 1:10,000 (5km x 5km s...
Is there anything newer?
We update large portions of our aerial imagery every year to keep up with demand for new data, especially in suburban areas where land development is taking place. In the built environment, the imager...
Can I print orthophoto and use them with a stereoscope?
No. The topographic displacement where you might see the side of a tall building in the photo may seem deceiving, but orthophoto by definition have been rectified to remove perspective. Without two ca...
How can I use the elevation attributes to label my contour lines in CAD?
You will need to create an attribute definition. Here are a few articles that describe the process: How to: Label Coordinate in AutoCAD Tutorial: Create attributes
How can I generate a contour file or tin surface from the survey points and break lines in a DEM?
Here are tutorials that demonstrate the general process, although a some steps such as creating the break lines have already been done by First Base Solutions. Youtube: Civil 3D Surface Creation Youtu...