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    Default How do I insert JPG into CAD without referencing it to the drawing file?

    I am trying to insert a jpg into my CAD drawing. yes I do now how to insert the jpg by using the image manager function, but I don't want the image to be referenced back to the image file. I have tried to explode it, create a block, etc but have had no luck. could someone please help me?

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    Default Re: How do I insert JPG into CAD without referencing it to the drawing file?

    #1 It can't be done because acad does not know how to store raster data.

    #2 The only way around (AFAIK) is to open the file in a paint/photo type programme and copy & paste into acad. This gives you an OLE object - the quality of which can vary greatly. Try it, it may be good enough.

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    Default Re: How do I insert JPG into CAD without referencing it to the drawing file?

    Quote Originally Posted by lanceberrey
    I am trying to insert a jpg into my CAD drawing. yes I do now how to insert the jpg by using the image manager function, but I don't want the image to be referenced back to the image file. I have tried to explode it, create a block, etc but have had no luck. could someone please help me?
    Take a look at [ http://rkmcswain.blogspot.com/2005/0...er-images.html ] (updated URL = http://cadpanacea.com/wp/?p=1402 ) for some options.
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    Default Re: How do I insert JPG into CAD without referencing it to the drawing file?

    Hi

    Try HERE.

    Have a good one, Mike

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