With your satellite image ready, open AutoCAD. If you’re using a custom template or a
Pre-Built CAD Library from a course or CAD library, save a copy of it in the project folder using a descriptive name like “LastName Residence_LPlan_Date.dwg.” If you’re starting from scratch, simply create a new drawing.
Before attaching the image, set the drawing units by typing UNITS in the command bar. Adjust to your preferred unit system (inches, feet, meters, etc.).
Next, type the command
IMAGEATTACH and press Enter. Navigate to where you saved the satellite image, select it, and click Open.
In the dialog box that appears:
Insertion Point: Check Specify On-Screen.
Scale: Uncheck Specify On-Screen—we’ll scale it manually.
Rotation: Leave unchecked, since your image is already oriented with North up.
Click
OK and place the image near the drawing origin point for easy reference to import google earth into AutoCAD.