Join our CAD community forums where over 25,000 users interact to solve day to day problems and share ideas. We encourage you to visit, invite you to participate and look forward to your input and opinions. Acrobat 3D, AutoCAD, Catia, Inventor, IronCAD, Creo, Pro/ENGINEER, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, and others.
Helo I am wondering if it is possible to put an image in the bakground witch I then can make a sketch on. Instead of having it on a pice of papper at my desk to look at. I am using SolodWorks 2007...
Here's 3 options:
1) Convert your raster format picture into vector format DXF and import as a sketch
Several software packages will do this, including some freeware if you search around a
bit.
2) Insert your picture as the ViewPort Background for SolidWorks:
Tools>Options>Colors><select> Image File and specify directory path to picture file
3) With a SolidWorks part or assembly file open, Insert>Customize Menue><check box for "Picture" if not already selected>
Then Insert>Picture><specify directory path to picture file>
You'll need to scale the sketch after tracing the picture. With the sketch active, select all, RMB (Right Mouse Button)>Scale Entities> enter scale and reference point in sidebar.
I just received a tech tip from solidworks-community.com and there's a better way- insert the picture in a sketch!
To insert a sketch picture, have a sketch active, and select Tools\Sketch Tools\Sketch Picture. After this is selected, the Open dialog appears.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.