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How to insert a raster image in AutoCAD LT?

You can insert your raster image even in AutoCAD LT 2000 (besides embedding through the INSERTOBJ command). Just use a trick with a predefined template drawing.

E.g.:
Open a new drawing using a template (Use a Template), choose the template by pressing the Browse... button, click on the globe icon (Search in WWW) and in the Look in box enter:
http://www.cadstudio.cz/dl/raster.dwt, press Open (you can also download the template file to your PC and use it locally).

Now you can use the _IMAGE command to set the real path to your raster image (for multiple images use a template with more images inserted). This functionality (plus much more) is also a part of the CADstudio LT Extension add-on product for AutoCAD LT.

For the 2000/i and 2002 versions see also the Tip 3254.

AutoCAD LT 2009, 2010, 2011 and higher can already attach (insert) raster images directly with the IMAGEATTACH command.

LT2011LT2010LT2008LT2006LT2004LT2002LT2000

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applies to: AutoCAD LT 2011 · AutoCAD LT 2010 · AutoCAD LT 2008 · AutoCAD LT 2006 · AutoCAD LT 2004 · AutoCAD LT 2002 · AutoCAD LT 2000 ·

See also:
Tip 9255:	Align image, change width/height independently.
Tip 9030:	Precise loading of PDF files into Autodesk Design Review.
Tip 8782:	Optionally select/ignore raster images.
Tip 8754:	Thumbnail settings can influence AutoCAD DWG file size.
Tip 8630:	How to create red-cyan anaglyph from AutoCAD, Inventor or Revit?

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