How to insert an image or a logo into BricsCAD?

ByCADbrief Staff

Short Answer

Yes — in BricsCAD, the most common professional way to insert an image or logo is with the IMAGEATTACH command, which attaches a raster file such as PNG, JPG, or BMP into the drawing with controllable insertion point, scale, and rotation. Limitation: attached images rely on the external file path unless embedded by another workflow.

What You Need to Know Before

Warning: If you move, rename, or delete the source image file after attaching it, BricsCAD can display the logo as a missing reference. Also, very large raster images can slow redraw and plotting performance noticeably.

How to Insert an Image or Logo into BricsCAD

  • Command: IMAGEATTACH

  • Shortcut: No default shortcut in many profiles

  • Quick Steps:

    1. Go to the Insert tab on the Ribbon and choose Attach, or type IMAGEATTACH and press Enter.
    2. Select your image file (such as PNG or JPG), then in the attach dialog set the Path type if available and confirm.
    3. Specify the insertion point, scale, and rotation in the drawing, or enable on-screen placement options if prompted.

Variables & Settings

  • Key Setting: Path type (Full / Relative / No path)

  • Expert Setting: Use Relative path when the drawing and logo are stored in the same project folder structure. This reduces broken image references when files are shared with teammates or moved to another workstation.

Why it Fails

  • Cause 1 (Geometry): The image is inserted at the wrong scale or far from the drawing origin, so it appears missing even though it is attached.
  • Cause 2 (layers/Locks): The image is placed on a frozen, off, or locked layer, preventing normal display or editing.
  • Cause 3 (Command/Logic): The raster file path is broken, so BricsCAD cannot resolve the attached logo when the drawing is reopened.

Quick Fix & Best Practice

  • Quick Fix: Run xref, find the missing image reference, and use Change Path or reload the file from its correct location.
  • Manager’s Verdict: Use attached raster logos for sheet borders, presentations, and references, but keep image files in a controlled project folder and prefer relative paths for team workflows.

FAQ

Can I insert a PNG with transparency in BricsCAD?

Yes, BricsCAD can attach PNG files, including logos that use transparent backgrounds.

Can I crop an attached image in BricsCAD?

Yes, use an image clipping option after attachment to hide unwanted parts of the image.

Can I explode an inserted logo image into CAD lines?

No, a raster image stays a raster reference; it does not convert to editable vector geometry by exploding.

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