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Bitmap lost if I change computers

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 2:01 pm
by bozzle
Hi,

I am running 3.4.6 on xp on my desktop and on windows 7 set to xp compatible on my laptop. If I load a bitmap to a qcad file it works fine on 1 computer but that bitmap will not open on the other computer. I now have one file saved on a flash drive which opens one bitmap on one computer and another on the other computer. Am I correct in assuming qcad imports bitmap details from the computer rather than from the flash drive? Is there a way around this so that I can open the same bitmap from a flash drive

Re: Bitmap lost if I change computers

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 2:11 pm
by andrew
The recommended way is to create a folder for your project and put the DXF file as well as all external resources (bitmaps) into that folder. When moving to another computer or otherwise transferring drawings (by e-mail, as ZIP archive, etc) always move or pack the entire project folder.

QCAD searches for bitmaps first at their absolute saved location (path) and secondarily in the same directory as the drawing file. When changing computers, the drive letter of the flash drive might change which means QCAD can no longer find the file if it not in the same folder as the drawing file.

Re: Bitmap lost if I change computers

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 2:15 pm
by bozzle
Many Thanks. Your support is greatly appreciated