Linking and Embedding Objects from Other Applications

[Windows® version]

[Windows® version]

Use the InsertObject command to insert data created with other applications into the drawing.

You can, for example, insert a:

There are two ways to insert data from files:

Linking and embedding are referred to as OLE – Objects Linking and Embedding.

To insert a new object from another application:

  1. Click Insert > Object (or type InsertObject).
  2. In the dialog box, select Create New.
  3. In Object Type, select the application you want to use. Note the short description of the software under Result.
  4. Select Display As Icon if you want the application's icon to appear in the drawing instead of the data.
  5. Click OK.

    The new object appears in the drawing at the upper left corner of the active view and the source application opens.

  Note that you cannot create a link if you are creating a new object.

To link or embed an existing file from another application:

  1. Click Insert > Object (or type InsertObject).
  2. In the dialog box, select Create from File.
  3. For File type the name of the file to insert into your drawing. Click Browse to find a file.
  4. Select or clear Link to specify whether you want to link or embed the file:
  5. Select Display As Icon if you want the application's icon to appear in the drawing instead of the data.
  6. Click OK.

    The object appears in the drawing at the upper left corner of the active view.

  As an alternative, use AttachDrawing to reference external drawings and AttachImage to reference external raster graphics in drawings. Use the References palette to manage referenced files. Use Paste to insert data from the Windows® clipboard into drawings.

Access

Command: InsertObject

Menu: Insert > Object

Related Topics

Opening OLE Objects

Converting OLE Objects

Resetting OLE Objects