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You might think that all the images referenced in AutoCAD have to be rectangles. This is not so. In this clip, host Jeff Bartels shows how to work with images in AutoCAD that supports image transparency.

Autodesk AutoCAD 2009 Mastering References: Image Transparency

You might think that all the images referenced in AutoCAD have to be rectangles. This is not so. In this clip, host Jeff Bartels shows how to work with images in AutoCAD that supports image transparency. [FULL STORY]

Dell Precision M6500 mobile workstation by John Virata The big horsepower CPUs and graphics chips form the core of a workstation class notebook computer. A large screen, built in color calibration profiles, RAID capabilities, and a bevy of connectivity options also contribute. The Dell Precision M6500 in here for review combines the latest in mobile workstation graphics, the 1GB NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M, with a Quad Core Intel Core i7 x920 2GHz CPU with 8 processor cores, 4GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM (16GB maximum), 17" Wide Screen WUXGA RGB LED LCD Panel with integrated camera and mic, and a Hitachi 250GB hard disk drive. [FULL STORY]	Autodesk AutoCAD 2009 Mastering References: Insert an image into a drawing at true size by Jeff Bartels Occasionally you may want to insert an image such that it plots to a measureable scale. This happens when referencing aerial photographs or maps. In this clip, host Jeff Bartels shows how to insert an image into a drawing such that it measures to a true size. [FULL STORY]
Autodesk AutoCAD 2009 Mastering References: Crop a referenced image by Jeff Bartels At some point you'll want to crop an image that you've imported into AutoCAD. While you can crop an image in Photoshop, it is just as easy to crop an image in AutoCAD, and the clipping boundary is dynamic, enabling you to make as many adjustments as you'd like to. In this clip, host Jeff Bartels details how to use the clipping feature. [FULL STORY]	Autodesk AutoCAD 2009 Mastering References: Controlling the borders around your images by Jeff Bartels When you reference an image, the image comes in on the current layer. As a result, the border of your image will have the properties of the current layer. In this clip, host Jeff Bartels details how to control the appearance of the borders around your images. [FULL STORY]
Autodesk AutoCAD 2009 Mastering References: Enhancing images by Jeff Bartels In this clip, host Jeff Bartels teaches how to use AtuoCAD to lighten the appearance of images in your projects. After you've attached an image to your drawing, possibly making them lighter or darker. For minor adjustments, you can make the changes in AutoCAD. [FULL STORY]	Autodesk AutoCAD 2009 Mastering References: Attach and overlay options by Jeff Bartels In this clip, host Jeff Bartels explains the difference between the attach and overlay options when creating an external reference. He shows how to reference a drawing and how to choose between the attach and overlay options. [FULL STORY]