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Understanding the IMAGEFRAME Command

Published in AutoCAD Image Frames 3 mins read

To remove frames in AutoCAD, particularly image frames attached to raster images, you utilize the IMAGEFRAME system variable.

Here's how you can control the visibility and plotting of image frames:

The IMAGEFRAME system variable controls whether image frames are visible and plotted in your drawing. Changing its value directly affects all image frames in the drawing.

Steps to Modify Image Frames:

  1. Type IMAGEFRAME on the command line and hit Enter.
  2. Enter the desired value (0, 1, or 2) and press Enter again.

Let's look at the specific options based on the provided information and common AutoCAD usage:

Controlling Frame Visibility and Plotting

As per the provided reference, you have distinct options for managing how image borders appear:

  • Enter 0 (if the border should be completely removed): Setting the IMAGEFRAME value to 0 makes the image frame invisible and it will not plot. The image itself will still be visible and will plot without the frame. This is the option to choose for completely removing the visible frame.
  • Enter 2 (if the border should be displayed, but not printed): Setting the IMAGEFRAME value to 2 makes the image frame visible in the drawing editor, but it will not plot when you print or export to formats like PDF. This is useful if you want to see the boundaries of your image while working but don't want the frame to appear in the final output.

While the reference specifically mentions 0 and 2, there is also a common value of 1:

  • Understanding Value 1 (Standard Practice): Although not explicitly in the provided reference, a value of 1 is the default setting in AutoCAD. This makes the image frame visible and ensures it plots along with the image.

Here's a quick summary in a table:

IMAGEFRAME Value Frame Visibility in Editor Frame Plotting Effect on Image Frame
0 Hidden Does Not Plot Completely Removed (Invisible)
1 Visible Plots Visible and Plots (Default behavior)
2 Visible Does Not Plot Visible but Does Not Plot

Choosing the correct IMAGEFRAME setting allows you to control the appearance of raster image boundaries in your AutoCAD drawings and plotted output.

Remember that changing this setting affects all image frames in the current drawing.

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