Other features of 3D modeling - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 385

Raster images in AutoCAD drawings

Example - Raster image in a drawing (Fig. 19.5)

This example shows the raster fi le Fig05.bmp of the 3D model constructed
to the details given in Fig. 19.1.

Hole Ø50 Ø60

10

5

Ø5

Ø20

5

Ø10

Ø30

Ø30

Holes Ø20

8 Holes Ø6

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Fig. 19.1 Raster image in a drawing - drawings into which fi le is to be inserted

Raster images are graphics images in fi les with fi le names ending with
the extensions *.bmp , *.pcx , *.tif and the like. The types of graphics fi les
which can be inserted into AutoCAD drawings can be seen by fi rst clicking
on the External References Palette icon in the View/Palettes panel
( Fig. 19.2 ).

Fig. 19.2 Selecting External Reference Palette from the View/Palettes panel

Then selecting Attach Image… from the popup menu brought down
with a click on the left-hand icon at the top of the palette which brings the
Select Image File dialog (Fig. 19.3) which brings the Select Reference
File dialog on screen (Fig. 19.4).

Fig. 19.3 The External

References palette

In the dialog select the required raster fi le (in this example Fig05.bmp )
and click the Open button. The Attach Image dialog appears showing