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A DXB (drawing interchange binary) file is a specially coded binary version
of a DXF file used for plotting, and can be used to “flatten” 3D wireframe
drawings into 2D vectors.
You can convert a DXF or DXB file to DWG format by opening the file and
saving it in DWG format. You can then work with the resulting drawing file
as you would with any other drawing file.
Attach Raster Image Files
You can view and manipulate raster images and associated file paths in
drawings.
You can add raster images to your vector-based drawings, and then view and
plot the resulting file. There are a number of reasons for combining raster
images with vector files, including scanning documents, faxes, or microfilm
drawings; using aerial and satellite photographs; using digital photographs;
creating effects such as watermarks and logos; and adding computer-rendered
images.
Overview of Raster Images
Raster images consist of a rectangular grid of small squares or dots known as
pixels. For example, a photograph of a house is made up of a series of pixels
colorized to represent the appearance of a house. A raster image references
the pixels in a specific grid.
Raster images, like many other drawing objects, can be copied, moved, or
clipped. You can modify an image with grip modes, adjust an image for
contrast, clip the image with a rectangle or polygon, or use an image as a
cutting edge for a trim.
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