Importing jpeg,bmp,etc->tracing in Autocad 2005

mrbaseballny · Jan 07, 2005, 08:19 PM

Does anyone here that uses Autocad 2005 know how to import a picture file and then trace the images to create a CAD file. I have some formers that I want to put into Cad for scaling, outputting to a laser/cnc router and I can't for the life of me find a command in Autocad 2005 on how to import a picture file.

I did a web search on google,yahoo and MSn but I couldn't find any references to this command. I guess I'm not searchign for the right command

Any help would be greatful

Mrbaseballny

Jim52 · 08:29 PM

Can't say for sure about 2005, but in both 2002 and 2004 you would use;
Insert->Raster; then browse for your image.
The insert button should be across the top.

Jim

PS: I scale the image once I have it in AutoCad, then trace on a separate layer

SoCalGliderFlyr · Jan 07, 2005, 11:37 PM

The Help in Acad is tricky but you can find what you need. As Jim says use the Insert/Raster for a jpeg or tiff. You can also insert other vector file formats that are listed below the "Raster".

Knowing what scale to enlarge it too is important. I've been given four sheets of parts with out a scale rectangle on any of the images. A real PITA to match them up.

Jan 07, 2005, 08:19 PM	#1
mrbaseballny Registered User Joined Sep 2004 451 Posts	Importing jpeg,bmp,etc->tracing in Autocad 2005 Does anyone here that uses Autocad 2005 know how to import a picture file and then trace the images to create a CAD file. I have some formers that I want to put into Cad for scaling, outputting to a laser/cnc router and I can't for the life of me find a command in Autocad 2005 on how to import a picture file. I did a web search on google,yahoo and MSn but I couldn't find any references to this command. I guess I'm not searchign for the right command Any help would be greatful Mrbaseballny

Jan 07, 2005, 08:25 PM	#2
Jim52 Registered User Spfld, Tn (Ma) Joined May 2004 9 Posts	Can't say for sure about 2005, but in both 2002 and 2004 you would use; Insert->Raster; then browse for your image. The insert button should be across the top. Jim PS: I scale the image once I have it in AutoCad, then trace on a separate layer
	Last edited by Jim52; Jan 07, 2005 at 08:29 PM. Reason: add PS

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Jan 07, 2005, 11:37 PM	#3
SoCalGliderFlyr Think Thermals!!!! Costa Mesa, California Joined Mar 2004 2,964 Posts	The Help in Acad is tricky but you can find what you need. As Jim says use the Insert/Raster for a jpeg or tiff. You can also insert other vector file formats that are listed below the "Raster". Knowing what scale to enlarge it too is important. I've been given four sheets of parts with out a scale rectangle on any of the images. A real PITA to match them up.