COORDINATE SYSTEM

Coordinate System (CRS) Support

STREAM respects the coordinate reference system of every layer you load, so DEMs, orthophotos, point clouds and CAD data line up correctly. Read live coordinates under the cursor and work in projected or geographic systems.

Why does the CRS matter?

A coordinate reference system (CRS) defines how coordinates map to the earth. If two layers use different systems and are not handled correctly, they drift apart by metres — or land in the wrong place entirely.

Reading and respecting each layer's CRS is what keeps a DEM, an orthophoto and vectors perfectly aligned in one scene.

Coordinate System Software in STREAM

Reads each layer's CRS

STREAM reads the coordinate system embedded in GeoTIFF, LAS/LAZ and project data so layers place correctly.

Projected and geographic

Work in projected systems (metres/feet) for measurement, and open geographic (lat/long) data with clear handling.

Live coordinate readout

See the real-world coordinates under the cursor as you move across the terrain.

Consistent units

Measurement and display units stay consistent across the project, with metric/imperial switching.

Frequently asked questions

Does STREAM keep layers aligned by coordinate system?

Yes. STREAM reads each layer's CRS so DEMs, orthophotos, point clouds and vectors overlay correctly in the same scene.

Can I see coordinates under the cursor?

Yes. STREAM shows a live coordinate readout as you move across the terrain, in the project's coordinate system.

Does STREAM handle geographic and projected systems?

Yes. STREAM works with projected systems for measurement and opens geographic (latitude/longitude) data with clear handling.

Try Coordinate System in STREAM

Free beta for Windows x64. Works fully offline with GeoTIFF, LAS/LAZ and DXF.

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