Before setting up your paper, use Raster Design tools to ensure your scanned drawing is usable: Insert the Image command from the Raster Tools tab to bring in your scanned drawing or map. tool to straighten misaligned scans. You can also use the Touch-up Brush commands to remove dust or blemishes. Vectorization (Optional)

For industries still running legacy hardware or managing decades-old archives, Raster Design 2014 is a lifeboat.

It does not officially support Windows 11. However, community hacks (using Windows 10 compatibility mode and ignoring the installer error) have succeeded for many users. If you run Windows 10 LTSC, this is your ultimate CAD tool.

AutoCAD Raster Design 2014 is a specialized toolset integrated within the AutoCAD ecosystem (compatible with AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD-based vertical products). It empowers engineers, GIS professionals, and drafters to convert raster imagery (scanned drawings, maps, aerial photos, satellite imagery) into editable, intelligent vector drawings. Instead of tracing manually, users can clean, edit, and enhance raster data directly within the familiar AutoCAD environment.