attach raster image in 2004

I am shifting to a digital signature format for my survey plats. It is
recommended here in Arizona that you also include an electronic (scanned
image) signature. (Some clients may not know what a digital signature is
and reject the drawing because there is no actual signature showing)
Is there a way in 2004 to attach a raster image so the signature bitmap
file does not have to be included separately when emailing the drawing?
In the long run I intend to add the digital signature, insert a block
with the seal and electronic signature using VB or VBA. My seal block
has a date attribute that the routine will fill.
Tom

 

PDF ?

 

I answered a similar post 2 days ago. Below is my response.
I know this works in AC2002, untried in AC2004.....................
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Yes!... but I don't know if it is possible programaticly. Here is how I have done it manually on our borders. On the "Insert" menu select "OLE Object" and then pick "Bitmap Image". Choose the option "Create from file" and you will get a Browse button to select a file. Make sure "Link" & "Display as icon" are unchecked. Resize the image as desired. Save and exit the drawing. Done! To test this, open the drawing somewhere without access to the image you previously selected (rename the folder or unplug from your network) and you will see the image right inside AutoCAD. Note, it may not display as sharp in AutoCAD as it would in the different viewer but it will print as clear as the original.

 

LCancilla,

Just wanted to let you know someone thinks your suggestion is a good one.

I read the other thread too. Sometimes the best ideas are posted after the often
short attention span around here is past. Oh well...

Joe Burke

it manually on our borders. On the "Insert" menu select "OLE Object" and then pick
"Bitmap Image". Choose the option "Create from file" and you will get a Browse button
to select a file. Make sure "Link" & "Display as icon" are unchecked. Resize the
image as desired. Save and exit the drawing. Done! To test this, open the drawing
somewhere without access to the image you previously selected (rename the folder or
unplug from your network) and you will see the image right inside AutoCAD. Note, it
may not display as sharp in AutoCAD as it would in the different viewer but it will
print as clear as the original.

 

Thanks, I'll give that a try. Just got the digital signature certificate this morning and have been experimenting around with it a bit. going to be a fun learning curve!

Tom