Digitize a Scanned Paper Map

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Import Vector Data from Another File Format
Manage Data
Work with Coordinate Systems
 
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Digitize a Scanned Paper Map
 
 
 

Use Autodesk Raster Design to convert a scanned raster map to vector (DWG) format, and then use AutoCAD Map 3D to clean up any geometry errors and export the data in a geospatial format. Once you connect to the new geospatial data store, you can add attribute data.

 
  
 

Convert a scanned raster map to vector format

Use Autodesk Raster Design to digitize a scanned raster map and convert it to DWG vector format
   

Clean up the data

In AutoCAD Map 3D, correct any geometry errors introduced during scanning and digitizing
   

Export the vector data to a geospatial format

Export the resulting DWG objects to SDF, a file-based geospatial format
   

In a new map, attach the SDF file you created

Connect to the SDF file to bring the data into your map as geospatial features
   

Add attribute data

Use the Data Table to add attribute data for the SDF features
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