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Transparent raster images in AutoCAD.

Two-color raster images (with foreground and background color only) and transparent GIF or PNG images can be made transparent in AutoCAD.

Start the Transparency command, select your image and enter Yes (in LT, this command is available only after issuing the IMAGE command).

You can also use transparency in rendering - if the output file format for rendering is set to one of the 32-bit formats with alpha channel (TIFF-32, TGA-32).

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applies to: AutoCAD 2000 · AutoCAD 2005 · AutoCAD LT · MDT · AutoCAD Architecture ·

See also:
Tip 9549:	Rendering of 3D models without background in Autodesk Showcase.
Tip 7761:	Borders and X on decals in Revit.
Tip 7654:	Three methods for transparent images in AutoCAD.
Tip 6422:	Which raster format to choose for transferring images?
Tip 2264:	How to make transparent one color of a color image?

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