Layer.Import

Sub Import(FileName As String, [Filter As cdrFilter = cdrAutoSense], [Options As StructImportOptions])

Member of Layer

The Import method imports shapes from a disk file and places them on the specified layer.

The imported shapes are selected after the method is executed. You can use the Document.Selection function to access those shapes.


Parameters	Description
FileName	Identifies the full path name of the disk file that contains the shapes that are imported. For example, a CorelDRAW document named Importing.cdr, stored on the root of the C drive, has a FileName value of C:\Importing.cdr.
Filter	Specifies the filter that is used when importing objects. This value returns cdrFilter. This parameter is optional, and its default value is cdrAutoSense (0).
Options	Specifies additional parameters for the import This parameter is optional, and its default value is Nothing.

The following code example imports the file mygraphic.cmx (stored on the root of C) to the active layer:

Sub Test() 
 ActiveLayer.Import "C:\MyGraphic.cmx" 
End Sub