The AutoCAD^® Raster Design Object Enabler allows you to access specialized AutoCAD^® Raster Design 2011 image data in AutoCAD 2011-based applications without having AutoCAD Raster Design installed on your machine. This readme contains important information about AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler.

• Supported Products
• Using the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler
• Accessing and Installing the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler
• Working with Custom Image Formats
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Limitation

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AutoCAD Raster images can be enabled in the following Autodesk products:

• AutoCAD^® 2011
• AutoCAD^® Architecture 2011
• AutoCAD^® Civil 3D® 2011
• AutoCAD^® Electrical 2011
• AutoCAD^® Map 3D 2011
• AutoCAD^® Mechanical 2011
• AutoCAD^® MEP 2011
• AutoCAD^® P&ID 2011
• AutoCAD^® Plant 3D 2011
• AutoCAD^® ecscad 2011
• Autodesk^® Topobase 2011

For earlier versions of these products, please refer to www.autodesk.com/oe for the correct version to download.

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The AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 Object Enabler is a freeware application that you can use to access AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 drawing files. This release allows object data created in AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 to be accessed outside the AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 environment.

For example, if half of your AutoCAD seats are AutoCAD 2011, and the other half are AutoCAD Raster Design 2011, the people using plain AutoCAD 2011 can install the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler. Then when they open drawings that were created with AutoCAD Raster Design, they will be able to view, plot, and do basic image management tasks with the images.

Without the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler installed, standard AutoCAD image types created in Raster Design (TIFF, JFIF-JPEG, GIF, etc.) can be readily used in drawings by other AutoCAD 2011–based applications. The Object Enabler is required to display Raster Design custom images, as listed in the topic Working with Custom Image Formats. Without the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler installed, another application displays only the frames of these custom images, and then only if proxy graphics are enabled.

Installing the AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 Object Enabler on any AutoCAD 2011 product provides support of the AutoCAD Erase, Move, Copy, Scale, Rotate, and Draw Order commands on custom images, as well as grip editing.

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The AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler is available on your AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 product media as well as from the Autodesk website.

See the instructions below for installing the Object Enabler from the product media. In addition, you can also download the most current version from the Autodesk web site at www.autodesk.com/oe.

Installing the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler

1. Insert the AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 product media into your computer’s media drive.
2. In the Installation wizard, click Install Tools and Utilities.
3. On the Select the Products to Install page, select AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 Object Enabler and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. If prompted, restart your computer.

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The AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 Object Enabler improves your ability to work with custom image data types.

These image types are shown in the following table. Each image type can be viewed if it is in a DWG, but it cannot be edited or saved. Some image types can be inserted into a DWG, as indicated.

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Questions about Object Enabler installation and usage are addressed in the following topics.

Note: You can find the latest information about the Object Enablers at www.autodesk.com/oe.

What is the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler?

• The AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 Object Enabler is a utility that gives customers of AutoCAD 2011–based products the ability to view and perform limited editing on AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 objects. With the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler, any user with these AutoCAD 2011–based products can have full compatibility with AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 objects.

Can the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler be installed on a version of AutoCAD prior to 2011?

• No. The AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler 2011 can only be installed on AutoCAD 2011–based products.

Do I have to install the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler in order to view AutoCAD Raster Design drawings in AutoCAD-based applications?

• No. The AutoCAD proxy graphic mechanism (starting with AutoCAD R13) allows viewing of AutoCAD Raster Design objects in AutoCAD or other Autodesk products that can read drawing files. Be sure you turn on proxy graphics before you save your drawings in AutoCAD Raster Design.

How is the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler different from proxy graphics?

• The AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler does not replace the proxy graphics mechanism of interoperability. Proxy graphics remain a valuable "common denominator" of interoperability across the Autodesk product line. The AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler provides a more robust level of compatibility for AutoCAD users.

How do I use the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler?

• Once installed, the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler works automatically with your existing AutoCAD configuration. If you open a drawing file containing AutoCAD Raster Design objects, they are "live" and you can edit them directly using AutoCAD commands. There are no menus, toolbars, or command-line features. The power of the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler is the ability to use existing and familiar AutoCAD commands on AutoCAD Raster Design objects without the need to learn new functionality.

How do I install the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler?

• The AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler is available on your product media. In addition, you can download the most current version from the Autodesk web site at www.autodesk.com/oe.

How do I distribute the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler install?

• The AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler is a freeware application that you can distribute to anyone who wants to view your drawings. However, the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler alone cannot display your drawings. You must have an installed copy of AutoCAD 2011 or an AutoCAD 2011–based product.

How do I verify that the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler is installed properly?

• When you install the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler, it is added to the Add/Remove Programs list in the Windows Control Panel.

Are there any AutoCAD variables that affect the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler?

• When you are using the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler, it is recommended that you use the Object Detect And Command Invoke option in AutoCAD Options.

To select the Object Detect And Command Invoke option

1. Enter OPTIONS at the AutoCAD command line to display the AutoCAD Options dialog box.
2. Click the Open And Save tab.
3. Under ObjectARX Applications and Demand Load ObjectARX Apps, select Object Detect And Command Invoke.

This option checks for any custom objects that exist in a drawing and loads the parent ARX/DBX application.

Note When you want to use the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler to view custom objects, set the Demand Load ObjectARX Apps option to Custom Object Detect (1) or Object Detect and Command Invoke (3).

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• Removing AutoCAD Raster Design 2011 may cause AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler 2011 to behave erratically. To fix any potential problems, perform a Repair of the AutoCAD Raster Design Object Enabler 2011, if you remove AutoCAD Raster Design 2011.

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