help with DWF underlay

[Anonymous]

Hi,

  I am having a few issues with DWF underlay files. My colleague as provided me with some DWF, not sure if they were orginally created using Autodesk software but when i import them in to a dwg using the insert dwf underlay in Autodesk 2012 electrical all looks ok. The problem is my colleagues is using AutoCAD LT 2008 and when he or i open the dwg using AutoCAD LT all you see is the boundary i.e a outinle of a rectangle. He requires these for his shift tonight so i would really appreciate if anyone has any ideas iwould be very grateful.

I have checked all the obvious things like layers (which on the underlay there are no layers), checked to make sure that view underlay is turned on. I have attched the drawing.

Thanks in Advance.

Adrian

[sthompson1021]

Hi,

 Is the underlay in a file that his computer has access too?

[pendean]

Does LT2008 have DWF underlay abilities? If yes, have them attach the DWF not you.
If no, you just figured out the problem.

[Charles_Shade]

Matrix from LT 2007-2010 shows DWF Underlay as a Supported feature in LT 2008

Could it be the file being saved in 2010 Format perhaps?

[pendean]

My reply would expose two possible problems its either the DWF or just its location.

[heinsite]

According to Kate at least, LT 2008 supports DWF underlays.

http://ltunlimited.typepad.com/my_weblog/external_references/    (see her Jun 12, 2009 post)

But if it doesn't work, and you're in a hurry, plot the DWF out as a PDF and underlay that!

Whatever works/gets the job done is my motto. 

Dave

[Anonymous]

Thank you to everyone for your suggestions. I am still at a loss as to why LT2008 could not see the underlay, as you have mentioned LT2008 does support this function. I even got my colleague to do the underlay and still had the same issues using LT2008.

It will remian a mystery.......

Rgeards

Adrian