For long-term projects requiring legal defensibility, avoid tracing from Google Maps. Instead, purchase official orthoimagery or use OpenStreetMap data via AutoCAD’s built-in GEOLOCATION command (which uses Bing Maps, not Google, but is fully licensed for AutoCAD use).
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| Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | | High geospatial accuracy | Requires GIS or programming knowledge | | Can handle large areas | API calls incur cost after free tier | For long-term projects requiring legal defensibility
: Requires a paid license for the full suite of features. Manual Raster Capture avoid tracing from Google Maps. Instead
: High-resolution imagery; allows for dynamic refreshing of the map as you zoom. It can also import KML/KMZ files from Google Earth.