Importing, Scaling and Tracing a Raster Image in AutoCAD to Accurate Precision

Importing Raster images into AutoCAD for Tracing

Importing and tracing a raster image in AutoCAD can be a powerful way to bring hand-drawn sketches, scanned site plans, or old paper drawings into your digital workflow. In this vlog, I’ll guide you through how to import a JPG image, scale it using a known reference, and accurately trace over it using AutoCAD tools. Whether you’re digitizing a concept sketch or converting a survey into CAD geometry, this workflow will save time and improve accuracy.

Conclusion

With just a few simple steps, you can transform raster images into traceable, scalable geometry in AutoCAD. This method is especially useful for architects, engineers, and designers working with legacy drawings or early design concepts. If you found the video helpful, don’t forget to subscribe and check out more AutoCAD tutorials on our Micrographics channel.

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