Importing graphic files

[ebjco]

Hi,

I have a new logo saved as a .PNG and a .JPEG file. Is there a way to convert it to an AutoCad LT 2005 entity?

Also, when I try to copy and paste it into other drawings with the same sized format it always comes over too large. Is there a way to set the scale before I import it?

I tried saving it as a block but Autocad does not recognize it.
Thanks

Ernie

[Big Mike]

Does your version of ACAD have Image Manager? If so, try that.

Or use something under the insert menu...like Insert OLE Object or Raster image.

[fuccaro]

Can you trace the logo? if it is a simple one it worth the effort to vectorise it. It vill result a much smaller file and more accurate.
But it depends on the logo and ... your patience. Sadly, some complicated images are not suitable for vectorising.
Just my opinion...

[ebjco]

Thanks for your help. You guys are GREAT!

In AutoCad 2006 Full Version, I found that I could copy and paste the logo from Adobe Photoshop.

In AutoCad 2005 LT I can insert it using "INSERT - OLE Object".

If I want to change the logo when I am updating drawings I have to copy and paste the entire lower left corner of the drawings format off to the side of the new drawings format. Then I just "MOVE" the logo in place.

If I copy and paste just the transparent .PNG format logo into another drawing I have to scale it down. A scale of .137 works fine.

Thanks Again

Ernie