Microsoft KB Archive/120675

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Using AutoSketch Images in Word

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Q120675

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a

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SUMMARY
AutoSketch is a graphics package that combines CAD and illustration capabilities. Drawings in AutoSketch can be imported into Word versions 2.0x and 6.0 for Windows.

MORE INFORMATION
To insert an AutoSketch drawing in Word, open the drawing in AutoSketch, then perform the following steps:

 In AutoSketch, choose Edit from the menu. This will activate the Edit toolbar. From the Edit toolbar, choose one of the following three buttons:

 Copy as Bitmap Copy as Metafile Paste

After choosing one of these three options, your cursor changes to a crossbow that allows you to click and drag to draw a box around the drawing. When you release the mouse button, the outline disappears, but the drawing is copied to the Clipboard. Open your document in Word. Choose Paste or Paste Special from the Edit menu.</li></ol>

In addition to the above method, you can choose Insert Object from the Edit menu in Word to insert an AutoSketch Object. However, if you choose this method in Word version 6.0, you will not be able to edit the object. For additional information on this issue, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

"Q119627 'Word Cannot Edit the AutoSketch' Error in Word 6.0" AutoSketch is manufactured by Autodesk, Inc. You can contact Autodesk Technical Support at:

AutoSketch Product Support

18911 North Creek Parkway, Suite 105

Bothell, WA 98011

Phone: 206-487-0490

Fax: 206-486-1636 The AutoSketch product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.