The Image Insertion Tool is responsible for creating Image Insertion Entities.
From the Toolbar: Find the Image Insertion Tool icon  on the Entity Toolbar (color coded blue) and Click on the tool. The tool is now active and ready for use.
From the Shortcut Key: The default shortcut key for the point tool is the letter "I". Simply press the key and the tool will be activated.
From the Command Line: Type "image_insert" into the Command Line, at the top of the notification window, and press the Enter/Return key.
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1. If do not have an image definition selected in the property tree, on the Tool Property Tree Tab select the Image Definition to be inserted.
2. Click on the drawing to specify the insertion point where the image will be placed.
3. If "Specify Scale" is enabled: Move the mouse cursor on the drawing screen and click where the scale factors are as desired.
4. If "Specify Rotation" is enabled: Move the mouse cursor on the drawing screen and click when the angle of rotation is as desired.
Reset:
| • | After working through the necessary steps the image entity is added to the drawing. The tool automatically resets and you can either continue with other tools or insert another image. |
| • | Using reset at any time while using this tool cancels all previous steps and restarts the tool. |
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To add an image using the keyboard open the Tool Tab in the property tree.
1. If do not have an Image Definition selected, in the property tree select one to be inserted.
2. Type the insertion coordinates into the "Image Origin" 3D Point Property Field found on the Tool Property Tree and press Enter to accept.
3. If "Specify Scale" is Selected: Type the scaling data in "Scale Factors" property field and press Enter.
4. If "Specify Rotation" is selected: Type the desired rotation angle in "Rotation Angle" field and press Enter.
Reset:
| • | After working through the necessary steps the image entity is added to the drawing. The tool automatically resets and you can either continue with other tools or insert another image. |
| • | Using reset at any time while using this tool cancels all previous steps and restarts the tool. |
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 Right Click: Brings up a Context Menu containing options for this tool.
 Escape (Esc): Cancels current tool and activates the default tool (Selection Tool).
Space: Resets this tool.
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Also See:
Image Insertion Entity
Image Management
Grid
Grid Snaps
Entity Snaps
Notification Bar
