Using Autodesk AutoCAD Raster Design 2020: A Step-by-Step Guide

If your images are adjacent or overlapping, they will be joined together seamlessly using the specialized tools in the Raster Design toolset within Autodesk AutoCAD Raster Design 2020. This powerful toolset allows you to edit scanned drawings and convert raster images to DWG objects with ease.

To get started, follow these steps:

First, ensure that your image displays correctly on the screen. Once it does, you can close or collapse the Data Connections window if needed. Next, navigate to the Search box and enter the EPSG code of your preferred projection. For this example, we used EPSG 3857.

After entering the EPSG code, click 'Add to Map.' It's essential to note that Autodesk MetroMap provides various projection systems. For more information on these systems, refer to Clip It!.

To highlight the spatial context and edit the image, follow these steps:

1. Click the Picture icon to browse and select your preferred image.

2. Enter a name for the connection in the Connection name field.

3. Choose 'Add Raster Image or Surface Connection' from the left side menu.

Once you've completed these steps, the Display Manager should appear. Click the Data button to proceed.

To set up a MetroMap georeferenced layer in AutoCAD Civil 3D, follow these additional steps:

1. Move your cursor into the Drawing area or click the Command ribbon and type 'MAPWSPACE' followed by Enter on your keyboard.

2. Please note that Autodesk MetroMap provides various projection systems. For more information on these systems, refer to Clip It!.

Raster Design integrates seamlessly with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020. If you have previously used the Clip It! tool or downloaded an image from the MetroMap website and want to project it onto Autodesk AutoCAD Raster Design, this guide will walk you through the process.

These instructions are applicable to Autodesk AutoCAD Raster Design 2015 and above versions. With these easy-to-follow steps, you can efficiently edit scanned drawings, convert raster images to DWG objects, and set up a MetroMap georeferenced layer in AutoCAD Civil 3D using Autodesk AutoCAD Raster Design 2020.

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