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How to: embed image to AutoCAD drawing

June 30, 2011 by Edwin Prakoso 13 Comments How do you insert image to AutoCAD drawing? You probably already use this tip, but I still see many people are asking about this, so I think Ill share it anyway. The first thing that cross your mind probably using reference. Yes you can attach an image, not only DWGs.

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This method has it advantages. But thats not what we will discuss here. Its the advantages. Like XREF, you need to send the image to when you send the drawing. Of course we can prevent it left behind by using eTransmit. But some of us prefer to keep it simple. Not all of us are enhanced users. I was frustrated too before because of this. Subscribe to get new articles in your email!

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You can simply paste it

Yes. Its true. All you need to do is open the drawing in image viewer. Any image viewer will do. At least I tested with Picasa and Windows Live Photo Gallery. After you open it, right click, choose copy from context menu. Now open your AutoCAD drawing. Now you can press [ctrl] + V to paste the image. Or choose paste from clipboard on your AutoCAD ribbon.

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About Edwin Prakoso Edwin works as an Application Engineer in Jakarta, Indonesia. He has 4 years experience in building industry, then start to work for Autodesk reseller. He is certified as Revit Architecture 2010 certified professional and AutoCAD 2013 certified professional. He loves sharing his experience and starts to blog on CAD notes. Now using CAD is more to a lifestyle for him than working. You can reach him on twitter @CADnotes. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn. If you prefer email, reach him at edwin.prakoso@cad-notes.com.

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How to: embed image to AutoCAD drawing | CAD Notes

http://cad-notes.com/2011/06/how-to-embed-image-to-autocad-drawing/[29.3.2013 13:38:00]

How to: embed image to AutoCAD drawing | CAD Notes

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