Place Image by World File

This routine is intended for users of Carlson products that do not have the AutoCAD Map platform. If you have the Map extension available, it is recommended that you use the tool provided.

This function allows you to insert Geo-Referenced TIF files into the drawings. This process requires the presence of an accompanying TFW file. The TFW file contains information about the location and scaling of the actual raster image TIF file. This eliminates the guesswork in inserting, moving, and rotating raster images to the project area. You begin by selecting the TFW or JGW file to process. If the related TIF file is present in the same directory, the image will be inserted into the proper coordinates.

Prompts

Select World File: choose existing .TFW or .JGW file

Pulldown Menu Location: GIS Tools
Keyboard Command: geotiff
Prerequisite: None