Copy reference file

Hello

I am simply trying to create a duplicate (.tif) image in my drawing using the COPY REFERENCE icon in the REFERENCES dialog box. Unfortunately, the copy does not have the colors inverted (like the original does) and is showing in reverse b/w color. Is this caused by a setting or a default instruction?

tia

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  • Raster Manager has a similar set of tools to the reference tools, however, they are optimized for use with raster files. They include tools to clip and mask raster references. You can find all of those tools in the raster manager dialog after you have attached your image properly as a raster.

    The regular reference file tools are optimized to work with vector (CAD) data. While it is technically possible to attach a raster through the regular reference tools, they aren't programmed for that, and you will often get unexpected results - such as you are experiencing now. If you use the correct tools, you should get more reliable results

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  • There are couple ways to handle this. As you stated, you can create shapes over the areas to clip and use a background fill color to hide the areas you don't need.

    What I like to do is have the raster file attached to its own .dgn file. Then you can use reference manager to attach that dgn file to another dgn. This allows you to use the standard reference manipulation tools for clipping. This method makes changes to the clipped areas easier to handle.

    One other option is to attach the raster to your current file. Place it on an independent level. Now you can attach your current file to itself. In the active file, turn off the level for the raster image. Make sure the level is turned on in the self reference and now you can use the reference manager modification tools to clip the self reference.

    All depends on what you are comfortable doing.

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  • Thanks very much, I have followed your advice and this is a better method and solves my problem. I'm indebted to you and all others that have assisted. 

  • Glad to hear the issue is resolved. We've all been in the situation where we are trying to attempt an operation and can't get it to work. Then find out we are not using the proper methods. All part of the never ending learning process.

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