Company Logo in Template

[draftingV32NW]

Hi 

I have created my own template with my company logo inserted and every time I start a new project it does not appear in the template. In the external references, the section shows that the logo is not found? The file path is currently set in a previous project on Dropbox. Any ideas on a permanent fix? thanks 

Regards,

Josh

[Anonymous]

You need to put the logo somewhere that will be seen all the time, a network drive if you plan on sharing it with other user or your computer if it just for you. Reopen the template dwg and reinsert the logo. It should be seen by autocad then.

[jseefdrumr · Accepted solution]

Dennis is right....I don't think it's possible to see an external reference that is stored in the cloud. You'll have to keep the logo file on the local machine.

But, I would avoid attaching the logo as an XREF at all. When other people open that drawing file, they won't see the logo either...unless they have the exact same paths on their computer as you do. Instead, embed the logo in the title block file, or attach it as an XREF and then bind it so it's no longer an attachment.

If the reason you're referencing the logo is that you need to be able to swap out one company logo for another, I would recommend that you just create a separate title block on a per-logo basis, with the logo embedded inside.

[draftingV32NW]

Thank you for the information. 

Silly question but how do I insert the logo without xref? on the .dwt or the .dwg level of the template? 

Reagrds,

Josh

[rhesusminus]

The best thing to do, ALWAYS, is to convert the logo to AutoCAD graphics instead.
This shouldn't take too long, and will make your life easier until your company is bought by another company 😄