Once a location is set, this command toggles the live background map. You can choose from Aerial , Road , or Hybrid views.
Importing Google Maps directly into AutoCAD is not a native feature, as Autodesk replaced Google Maps integration with Bing Maps several years ago. However, you can still bring Google Maps data into your project using built-in geolocation tools, third-party extensions, or manual georeferencing. autocad import google maps
: Provides a SPMBGMAPIMAGE command to capture and georeference Google Maps imagery as a raster reference in your drawing. Once a location is set, this command toggles
If you imported a map as a background image, it is just a picture. You cannot snap to roads or click lines. You must use Method 2 (KML) to get editable vector lines, or trace over the image using the LINE or POLYLINE commands. However, you can still bring Google Maps data
: Click in your drawing to place the reference point and specify the North direction (usually 90 degrees).