Autocad (1 Viewer)

[Nero]

Hi,
I am using an unbound frame to view linked images.
When linking to .bmp or .jpg etc I just select the file and then through code inserts it into my frame.
Whenever I select an Autocad (.dwg) file Autocad opens up and I have to close it to insert the file which is taking ages to do.

Is there a way I can stop Autocad from opening and just insert the file as it does with .bmp or .jpg?

Thanks.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Save the Autocad file in a different format such as .JPG or .BMP in the first place.

Just because Access recognizes Autocad files doesn't mean that it is highly efficient in using them. So give it something it knows how to handle much easier.

 

[Nero]

Thanks Doc_Man,
That was my first suggestion but unfortunately it would mean opening and saving hundreds of .dwg files and also new additions would have to be saved twice. This is not something the user wants to do.
I did purchase the powerup from 'USA' to enable the Autocad integration but still cannot prevent Autocad from opening.
Thanks for your suggestion though.