Attaching Image Files as References

You can attach an image to a drawing. Some of the supported file types are .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .tif, and .tiff.

To attach image files:

  1. Click Insert > Reference Image (or type AttachImage).
  2. In the dialog box, select an image to attach, and click Open.
  3. In the Attach Reference: Image dialog box, Name displays the name of the file you selected, or you can select a previously attached image. Click Browse to select a different image.
  4. Specify File information:
  5. Specify the Insertion point:

    Specify later: Lets you specify the insertion point in the graphics area after the dialog box closes.

    X, Y, Z: Specifies the X, Y, and Z coordinates for the image location.
  6. Specify the Scale:

    Specify later: Lets you specify the scale in the graphics area after the dialog box closes.

    Scale factor: Specifies the image scale.
  7. Specify the Rotation:

    Specify later: Lets you specify the angle in the graphics area after the dialog box closes.

    Angle: Sets the angle of rotation for the image.
  8. Click OK.

Access

Command: AttachImage

Menu: Insert > Reference Image

Related Topics

Working with Referenced Drawings and Images

Using the References Palette