Inserting a JPEG into a DWG

[Anonymous]

     I liked how I typed "inserting a raster image" for a subject and it had a drop down similar subject with a link towards a post and solution such as using the XREF command which allows you to insert an image such as a JPEG into a DWG.  I see the new 2016 AutoCAD student version doesn't have the Classic AutoCAD and option of inserting a raster image but the XREF command worked well.

Thanks!

Dave B.

[wispoxy]

You can get a Classic Setup with your 2016 if you're interested.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, if I can find another reason to get the AutoCAD Classic I'll inquire more, but I just needed it to insert a raster image.  I like how your community board answered my question automatically.

Dave B.

[wispoxy · Accepted solution]

Issue: 

You want to insert a raster image into a DWG file so that there is no need for an external image file. 

Solution

If you embed a raster image in a DWG file as an OLE object, the image will be saved completely within the DWG file. Follow these steps:

1. Open the raster image in an image editing application, such as Microsoft® Paint.
2. Click Edit menu > Select All, or press CTRL+A.
3. Click Edit menu > Copy, or press CTRL+C.
4. In AutoCAD, click Edit menu > Paste Special.
5. In the Paste Special dialog box, select the options Paste and Picture (Metafile) and then click OK.
6. Place the image in the drawing.

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[Anonymous]

Yes good old copy and paste works also for images such as paint's .png or .bmp inserting into a .dwg.  I learned that the XREF command allows me to insert a Solid Works file saved as a .jpg into a .dwg.  Thanks!

Dave B.