Note: CAD-Earth doesn't work on AutoCAD LT versions or the Mac platform.
Note: CAD-Earth doesn't work on AutoCAD LT versions or the Mac platform.
A: Genuine ISOs have a digital signature. Right-click → Properties → Digital Signatures tab should show "Acronis International GmbH". If missing, delete the file.
March 2025 Reading time: 12 minutes
| Issue | Symptom | Solution | |-------|---------|----------| | | Bootable environment loads but internal/external drives missing | Use a USB 2.0 port. Or inject USB 3.0 drivers using WinPE media builder (advanced). | | UEFI boot failure | "Secure Boot Violation" or black screen | Disable Secure Boot in BIOS. Set boot mode to "Legacy" or "CSM" instead of UEFI. | | NVMe SSD invisible | Modern M.2 drive not listed | Acronis 2015 lacks NVMe drivers. Upgrade to Acronis 2021+. | | Network share inaccessible | "Access denied" to NAS or SMB | Use IP address instead of hostname. Enable SMB 1.0 on your NAS (insecure—temporarily only). | | Restore stuck at 99% | Image verification error | Recreate backup using "sector-by-sector" mode. Check source disk for bad sectors. |
What are the limitations of the CAD-Earth demo version?
The CAD-Earth Demo Version has a limit of 500 points when importing a terrain mesh from Google Earth™. Only 10 objects can be imported to or exported to Google Earth™. Also, all images imported to or exported to Google Earth™ have ‘CAD-Earth Demo Version’ text watermark lines. The CAD-Earth Registered Version can process any number of points and objects and the images don’t have text watermark lines. Once purchased, the demo can be converted to a registered version applying an activation key.
What are the system requirements to use CAD-Earth?
CAD-Earth doesn’t need any additional requirements from the ones needed to run your CAD program optimally (please consult your documentation).
Currently, CAD-Earth works in Microsoft® Windows®10/11 64 bits and in the following CAD programs: AutoCAD® Full 2018-2026 (and vertical products i.e. Civil3D, Map, etc) and BricsCAD® V19-V21 Pro/Platinum.
CAD-Earth doesn't work on Mac, Revit or AutoCAD LT platforms.
What’s the difference between CAD-Earth Basic, Plus and Premium versions? With CAD-Earth Basic you can import and export images and objects to Google Earth™. With CAD-Earth Plus, you can additionally import terrain configurations from Google Earth™, draw contour lines, and create cross sections or profiles. CAD-Earth Plus also allows you to perform slope zone analysis, along with many other additional features. CAD-Earth Premium is the most complete option, allowing Basic and Plus commands along with 4D animation and advanced mesh options.
A: Genuine ISOs have a digital signature. Right-click → Properties → Digital Signatures tab should show "Acronis International GmbH". If missing, delete the file.
March 2025 Reading time: 12 minutes
| Issue | Symptom | Solution | |-------|---------|----------| | | Bootable environment loads but internal/external drives missing | Use a USB 2.0 port. Or inject USB 3.0 drivers using WinPE media builder (advanced). | | UEFI boot failure | "Secure Boot Violation" or black screen | Disable Secure Boot in BIOS. Set boot mode to "Legacy" or "CSM" instead of UEFI. | | NVMe SSD invisible | Modern M.2 drive not listed | Acronis 2015 lacks NVMe drivers. Upgrade to Acronis 2021+. | | Network share inaccessible | "Access denied" to NAS or SMB | Use IP address instead of hostname. Enable SMB 1.0 on your NAS (insecure—temporarily only). | | Restore stuck at 99% | Image verification error | Recreate backup using "sector-by-sector" mode. Check source disk for bad sectors. |
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