AutoCAD

The following topics explain how to set certain options to optimize the display of AutoCAD images in Imagenation.

Scaling AutoCAD images

 Set various options for scaling AutoCAD images on open, import, and save.

Loading external references in AutoCAD files

 Specify which directories Imagenation should search to locate external references (or XREFs) in AutoCAD files.

Viewing AutoCAD Extended Entity Data

 Use the Spicer Hotspot program to view Xdata in AutoCAD files.

Handling objects on frozen layers

 Define whether objects on frozen layers in AutoCAD files are ignored.

Using HPGL pen values in AutoCAD files

 View AutoCAD pen lines using the colors defined for HPGL and Calcomp pen lines.

Displaying shape fonts in AutoCAD files

 Have Imagenation use shape fonts in AutoCAD files that reference them.

Note that the Imagenation Help explains how to set the image background color and object color for AutoCAD images.