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-AttachPDF

[Windows® and Mac® versions only]

Use the -AttachPDF command to attach pages of a PDF document to a drawing.

The command links the specified file as a reference to the current drawing.

It is the command window variant of the AttachPDF command.

To attach PDF files as Underlays:

  1. Type -AttachPDF at the command prompt.
  2. Specify the complete path and name of the PDF file.

    The number of pages of the PDF file displays.

  3. If the PDF file contains multiple pages, specify the page numbers of the PDF file to insert.

    Separate multiple page numbers by commas.

  4. In the graphics area, specify the insertion point of the PDF file or type the coordinates.
  5. Specify the scale factor:
    • Type the scale value and press Enter.

      - or -

    • Specify the scaling on screen.
  6. Specify the rotation angle:
    • Type the angle value and press Enter.

      - or -

    • Specify the rotation angle in the graphics area.
  7. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for further pages.

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Command: -AttachPDF

Related Topics

Attaching PDF Files as Underlays

Using PDF Files as Underlays



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