inserting a picture into a drawing
inserting a picture into a drawing
(OP)
Is it possible to insert a picture (JPEG, BMP, etc.) into a drawing view?
We are trying to document an assembly by taking a digital photo of our product and then using this photo to identify components which we don't want to model (wire harnesses, tubing) on the drawing.
We can insert an object, but the picture doesn't display on the drawing, just a link to the picture. We would like to be able to see the picture without having to go into a secondary program and we would like to be able to print the drawing (with picture) directly from Solidworks.
Thanks,
Dave Gowans
We are trying to document an assembly by taking a digital photo of our product and then using this photo to identify components which we don't want to model (wire harnesses, tubing) on the drawing.
We can insert an object, but the picture doesn't display on the drawing, just a link to the picture. We would like to be able to see the picture without having to go into a secondary program and we would like to be able to print the drawing (with picture) directly from Solidworks.
Thanks,
Dave Gowans






RE: inserting a picture into a drawing
RE: inserting a picture into a drawing
This can also be done on Sheet format level (background)...
RE: inserting a picture into a drawing
Just as a point of curiosity, what version of SWX are people who do this using and what format are the inserted images?
Thanks,
Dave Gowans
RE: inserting a picture into a drawing
RE: inserting a picture into a drawing
It will only work as long as you have an Application associated to the "Image" file or what ever you insert otherwise it will come in as an Icon.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
www.3dvisinotech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users
RE: inserting a picture into a drawing
Scott what do you meen by "have an Application associated to the "Image" file"
RE: inserting a picture into a drawing
Sometimes Windows chooses the App, but SW doesn't recognize it. You have to manually go to the file options of Windows Explorer, and change or re-point the file type to the appropriate application.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users