Modelling on top of a 2D Image
Modelling on top of a 2D Image
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Hello all,
I took a high-res picture of a mechanical arm and I want to model all the parts of it.
My only gripe is that some of the parts have a rather complex shape (on 2 perpendicular faces) and I think it'd be easier for me if I could "trace" over the shape and then extrude it.
To do this, I assume I'd have to set the scale of the solidworks part to the scale of the image. Is this possible?
Is there a better way of doing this?
I took a high-res picture of a mechanical arm and I want to model all the parts of it.
My only gripe is that some of the parts have a rather complex shape (on 2 perpendicular faces) and I think it'd be easier for me if I could "trace" over the shape and then extrude it.
To do this, I assume I'd have to set the scale of the solidworks part to the scale of the image. Is this possible?
Is there a better way of doing this?






RE: Modelling on top of a 2D Image
1. create sketch, use one known line for scale & position
2. insert sketch picture
The old-school way:
1. Find a tool named 'glass2k'
2. Set SW to software opengl (only needed if you have a firegl or quadro videocard)
3. Change SW window transparancy to your liking
4. Find correct scale and model away
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RE: Modelling on top of a 2D Image
SW08 will have an auto-trace function.
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