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To Import External Formats
Imported objects are placed as non-associated draft items.
1. Open a drawing sheet to place to imported draft objects.
2. Click the Layout tab and then click the arrow next to the Insert group.
3. Click Import Drawing/Data. The Open dialog box opens.
4. Select the file to import from the Open dialog box.
5. Click OK. The file is placed on the current sheet.