Opens the Insert Object dialog, where you can insert objects into a drawing with linking or embedding. The difference between linking and embedding is the method for storing and updating data.
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When you link an object to a drawing, the drawing stores information about the location of the object, but the object itself is not stored in the drawing. When you embed an object in a drawing, the software stores a copy of the object in the drawing.
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When you change a linked object, all drawings that have links to that object are updated. When you change an embedded object, the software updates only the copy of the object stored in the drawing.
The Insert Object command inserts any OLE-enabled object, such as a Microsoft Word file, .avi document, or CAD drawing, such as a .dwg drawing. You can edit an embedded object by double-clicking it. You can edit a linked object by selecting Edit > Links and selecting Open Source.