AutoCAD (geolocated, simplified) → Export as DXF → Convert to KMZ (via QGIS or online tool) → Open in Google Earth Pro → Adjust transparency & altitude
Before exporting, you must georeference your drawing. Type MAPCSASSIGN in the command line, search for your local coordinate system (e.g., UTM or State Plane), and click Assign . Export to KML: Type EXPORTKML (or PUBLISHKML ). Configure Settings: how to import autocad into google earth
Choose a file name and destination. Once exported, double-click the resulting file to automatically open it in Google Earth Pro. Method 2: Using Specialized Plugins (AutoCAD LT / Standard) AutoCAD (geolocated, simplified) → Export as DXF →
If your AutoCAD drawing was created using arbitrary coordinates (e.g., starting at 0,0), it will not align with Google Earth. Your drawing must be in a known coordinate system (like UTM, State Plane, or a local grid with an assigned origin). Configure Settings: Choose a file name and destination