Written by Bob Mecham.
MicroStation can import files from external application such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Link an Excel Sheet to MicroStation:
1. Open the Excel file and Select the amount of data you want to copy.
Hello all, I'm currently using AutoCAD 2012. For some of the OLE objects inserted into the drawing, I can see them normally anywhere BUT the model space. Only thing I can see is their borders (hence I can still click and edit them). Are there any ways to fix this? Thank you in advance. Re: Embed an Image File in AutoCAD: by: Koki on: July 21, 2015 - 12:26am: Hi, Ive been using this technique for years, OLE embedding has been around long ago, and the handling improved over the years.Yes the Frame visualisation can be managed by the layer the OLE is it on. This is fine for small (unreferenced) images as logos in title block. What is ole AutoCAD insert ole object solid works Learn about OLE object in AutoCAD, how to use OLE object in AutoCAD object linking and embedding in AutoCAD. The Object Packager, a component of OLE, shipping from Windows 3.1 up to Windows XP allows a non-OLE object to be 'packaged' so it can be embedded into an OLE client. OLE 2.0 edit OLE 2.0 was the next evolution of OLE, sharing many of the same goals as version 1.0, but was re-implemented on top of the COM instead of using VTBLs directly.
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2. From the Excel pulldown Edit>Copy. The data is copied to the clipboard.
3. Open the MicroStation file you want to paste the Excel Sheet into.
4. From the MicroStation pulldown Edit>Paste Special. The Paste Special dialog appears.
5. From the list of Data Type select “Linked Microsoft Excel Worksheet”
6. Select the Paste icon.
7. In the Paste OLE Tool Settings dialog set the Method to By Size and set the appropriate scale.
8. Place a data point in the view to place the linked excel sheet.
Importing Options:
There are three ways to import the source files as pictures, embedded files, or linked files.
– A picture is a screen capture of the application. The image is static and is not updated when changes are made to the source.
– An embedded file is imported and saved into the DGN file. Edits made to the embedded file are saved in the DGN file.
– A linked file is imported to the DGN file but still resides in the original application. Edits are made to the source file and can be updated using the MicroStation Update link tool.
Access Ole Objects
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MicroStation Viewing:
When viewing a linked or embedded file in MicroStation it may appear shaded. This is due to the source application, Excel, being currently opened and its worksheet edited (see screen shot below). Once the source application is saved and closed the shading will not be seen in MicroStation
Ole Objects In Autocad
OLE Updating:
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After changes are made to the source application the data stored in the DGN file will need updating. OLE data can be updated from the MicroStation pulldown menu Edit>Update Links
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Object(s) outline is not displayed while using commands like Copy, Move, Rotate etc. the most likely reason for this behaviour is the current setting of system variable DragMode.
Below is taken directly from the AutoCAD Online Help File [F1] -
DRAGMODE System Variable
Type: Integer
Saved in: Registry
Initial value: 2
Controls the display of objects being dragged. When Drag mode is on, AutoCAD shows the image of an object as you drag it to another position. With some computer configurations, dragging can be time-consuming. Use DRAGMODE to suppress dragging.
0 Does not display an outline of the object as you drag it
1 Displays the outline of the object as you drag it only if you enter drag on the command line after selecting the object to drag
2 Auto; always displays an outline of the object as you drag it
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DRAGMODE Command
You can draw new objects dynamically and drag them into position on the screen. You can also drag existing objects with many editing commands. With some computer configurations, dragging can be time consuming. Use DRAGMODE to suppress dragging.
Command line: dragmode (or 'dragmode for transparent use)
Enter new value [ON/OFF/Auto] <current>: Enter an option or press ENTER
ON -> Permits dragging, but you must enter drag where appropriate in a drawing or editing command to initiate dragging.
OFF -> Ignores all dragging requests, including those embedded in menu items.
Auto -> Turns on dragging for every command that supports it. Dragging is performed whenever it is possible. Entering drag each time is not necessary.
Links:
Autodesk Knowledge Base:
ID: TS21720 - Object outline is not displayed as it is moved on screen
ID: TS41134 - No outline displayed when inserting a block
ID: TS73219 - Unable to drag leader line while it is being drawn
ID: TS74871 - Bounding box for multiline text is not displayed
AUGI Forum:
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