Use this method if you only need an aerial photo as a background to trace streets, property lines, or building footprints.
Always ensure your AutoCAD units ( UNITS ) match the measurement system used in Google Earth (Decimal Degrees vs. Meters/Feet). google earth pro to autocad
Modern versions of AutoCAD have a built-in "Geolocation" feature that pulls data directly from Bing Maps (similar to Google Earth). Type GEOGRAPHICLOCATION in the command line. Use this method if you only need an
| Goal | AutoCAD Command / Tool | |------|------------------------| | Hide image, show only linework | LAYOFF for raster layer | | Overlay translucent satellite on 3D terrain | MATERIALMAP + RENDER | | Export to Revit/SketchUp | EXPORT → .DWG or .DXF | Modern versions of AutoCAD have a built-in "Geolocation"
If the "Save Image" option in Google Earth is blurry, check your "3D View" settings in Options and ensure "Texture Colors" is set to High. Conclusion
A raw image means nothing to AutoCAD without coordinates. Here’s how to fix that:
Export your AutoCAD 3D models back into Google Earth to show clients. Using Civil 3D