Inserting Images

Images, such as photographs, can be inserted into the document. Supported image formats include BMP, JPG, PNG, GIF, and WMF.

Steps to Insert an Image

  1. Select an image in Windows Explorer, press Ctrl + C, then Ctrl + V in the ProfiCAD drawing.
  2. Drag an image from Windows Explorer directly into the ProfiCAD drawing.
  3. Use the menu commands Insert - Image. A dialog box will appear, allowing you to select the image.
  4. Paste a picture from the clipboard.
Dialog window for inserting images

Tips for Optimizing Images

Before inserting an image, adjust its dimensions and resolution in a graphics editor to prevent increasing the document size. Avoid inserting images that are several megabytes in size.

Pasting Pictures from Clipboard

The program allows you to paste an image directly from the Windows clipboard. This is an easy way to include images from other sources, such as a PDF catalog.

  1. In the PDF document, zoom in as much as possible to prevent distortion. For example, use the Zoom In command or scroll with the mouse wheel while holding Ctrl.
  2. Take a screenshot:
    • For Windows 10, press Win + Shift + S.
    • For older systems, press PrtScn.
  3. Switch to ProfiCAD and press Ctrl + V.
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