How to Send Image to Back in AutoCAD?

Steps to Send an Image to the Back in AutoCAD

Understanding the Draw Order Concept

The draw order feature in AutoCAD controls the layering of objects within your drawing. Whenever multiple items overlap, the draw order determines which objects are visible and which are obscured. This allows for better organization and presentation of your drawings.

Selecting the Image

1. Open your AutoCAD project where your image is located.
2. Navigate to the image you wish to send to the back.
3. Click on the image to select it. Ensure that you see grips appear around the image edges.

Accessing the Context Menu

1. Once the image is selected, right-click on it.
2. A context menu will appear, displaying various options related to the selected object.

Sending the Image to the Back

1. From the context menu, locate the "Draw Order" option.
2. Hover your cursor over "Draw Order" to expand more choices.
3. Click on “Send to Back” from the options that appear. This action will move your image behind all other overlapping objects in the drawing.

Using the Draw Order Command

Another method to control the draw order is through the Draw Order command from the Modify panel. This allows for more flexible adjustments.

Steps for Using Draw Order via the Command

1. On the Home tab, locate the Modify panel.
2. Click on the dropdown arrow to see additional options.
3. Select “Draw Order.”
4. A dialog will appear with options such as “Bring to Front” and “Send to Back.” Click on “Send to Back” to apply it to the selected image.
5. Click on the image if prompted to confirm your selection before pressing Enter.

Adjusting Layer Properties

If the image is part of a specific layer, you might want to adjust the layer properties to further control visibility.

Steps for Layer Adjustment

1. Open the Layers panel from the Home tab.
2. Identify the layer where your image is located.
3. Right-click on that layer and select “Properties.”
4. Adjust the layer’s properties as desired, which can include sending that entire layer behind other elements if needed.

FAQs

1. How do I bring an image to the front in AutoCAD?
Select the image, right-click to access the context menu, hover over “Draw Order,” and then choose “Bring to Front.”

2. Can I adjust the draw order of multiple images at once?
Yes, you can select multiple images and use the “Draw Order” option to change their arrangement collectively.

3. What happens if I accidentally send an object to the back?
You can easily bring it back to the front by selecting it again, right-clicking, and choosing “Bring to Front” from the draw order options.