Problem while setting up my blueprint

[Calhoun]

I'm trying to setup a blueprint, I'm starting on a car. (adding it to a plane). But when i add the image it's all blurry and i cant really see it and wont be able to design from it. The way I've added the image it via the "Diffuse" in the Material Editor, Is there a different way to add it. I've tried "Alt+B" but i don't know if it can be done that way as every time i try it it doesn't go on the background of the plane but the background of the whole scene. Any suggestions would be great full.

 

[CADTomato]

You have to edit your viewport settings. Customize-->Preferences-->Viewports (Tab)--> At the bottom click on configure driver. Check "Match Bitmap as close as possible". Enter Material Editor, go to the bitmap level and click on reload. You should see a significant improvement! I also crank up the Illumination to 100% to see the ref. textures better. There is a tutorial on blue print setup which is quite useful check the below link:

Blue print set up - Tutorial for beginners

Cheers!

 

[Calhoun]

Hello CADTomato,
Thanks for the quick reply, the link was very helpful.
Regards,
Calhoun.

 

[CADTomato]

I found few more links on blue print setup:

Royalty Free Tutorials: Blueprint Setup

Blueprint setup in 3DS Max

Cheers!