How to Use CAD Image DLL Plugin for IrfanView 80
IrfanView is a popular image viewer and editor that supports a wide range of formats. One of the features that makes IrfanView stand out is its ability to use plugins that extend its functionality. One such plugin is CAD Image DLL, which allows IrfanView to read and display CAD files such as DXF, DWG, HPGL, CGM and SVG.
Cad Image Dll Irfanview 80
In this article, we will show you how to install and use CAD Image DLL plugin for IrfanView 80, the latest version of IrfanView as of April 2023.
How to Install CAD Image DLL Plugin for IrfanView 80
To install CAD Image DLL plugin for IrfanView 80, you need to download the appropriate version of the plugin from the official website of CADSoftTools, the developer of the plugin. There are two versions available: one for 32-bit systems and one for 64-bit systems. You can check your system type by right-clicking on My Computer and selecting Properties.
Once you have downloaded the plugin, you need to extract the ZIP file and copy the contents to the Plugins folder of your IrfanView installation. The default location of this folder is C:\Program Files\IrfanView\Plugins or C:\Program Files (x86)\IrfanView\Plugins depending on your system type. If you have installed IrfanView in a different location, you need to copy the plugin files there.
After copying the plugin files, you need to restart IrfanView for the changes to take effect. You can verify that the plugin is installed by going to Help > About PlugIns and looking for CADImage in the list.
How to Use CAD Image DLL Plugin for IrfanView 80
To use CAD Image DLL plugin for IrfanView 80, you simply need to open a CAD file with IrfanView. You can do this by using the File > Open menu or by dragging and dropping the file onto the IrfanView window. You can also associate CAD files with IrfanView by using the Options > Properties/Settings > Extensions menu.
Once you have opened a CAD file with IrfanView, you can view it as a normal image. You can zoom in and out, rotate, crop, print and save it as a different format. You can also use some of the editing tools available in IrfanView, such as color correction, sharpening, resizing and effects.
However, if you want to access more advanced features of CAD Image DLL plugin, you need to use the Options > PlugIns > PlugIn Bar menu or press F12 on your keyboard. This will open a toolbar at the bottom of the IrfanView window that contains various buttons and options related to CAD files. Here are some of the things you can do with this toolbar:
Change the background color of the CAD file by clicking on the color box and selecting a color from the palette.
Change the line width of the CAD file by using the slider or entering a value in pixels.
Show or hide layers of the CAD file by clicking on the layer icon and selecting or deselecting layers from the list.
Show or hide dimensions of the CAD file by clicking on the dimension icon and selecting or deselecting dimensions from the list.
Show or hide annotations of the CAD file by clicking on the annotation icon and selecting or deselecting annotations from the list.
Measure distances, angles and areas of the CAD file by clicking on the measure icon and selecting a mode from the drop-down menu. Then click on two or more points on the image to measure them.
Convert text to curves in the CAD file by clicking on the text icon and selecting Convert Text To Curves from the drop-down menu. This will make text editable as vector graphics.
Save settings for future use by clicking on the save icon and selecting Save Settings from the drop-down menu. This will save your current background color, line width, layer visibility and other options as a CFG file that you can load later by clicking on Load Settings.
These are some of the main features of CAD Image DLL plugin for IrfanView
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