inserting image (jpg, ai, gif)
inserting image (jpg, ai, gif)
(OP)
I know you can insert an image to use as the background, but what I need to do is insert an image onto the face of two part models. (one is a flat surface, one is curved) My tools are paint shop pro and solidworks and the problem is they want an edrawing that rotates and shows the provided logo.
I have tried to search here but the search wouldn't work for me and I googled around but could not find anything. People are getting snippy that I don't have this done so I'm a bit under the gun to get this logo to work on the models asap.
Can anyone point me in the right direction here?
thanks
I have tried to search here but the search wouldn't work for me and I googled around but could not find anything. People are getting snippy that I don't have this done so I'm a bit under the gun to get this logo to work on the models asap.
Can anyone point me in the right direction here?
thanks






RE: inserting image (jpg, ai, gif)
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: inserting image (jpg, ai, gif)
RE: inserting image (jpg, ai, gif)
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: inserting image (jpg, ai, gif)
1) Photoworks can create a decal which you can put onto any surface of the solidworks part. However, as noted, the decal does not get included in the eDrawing when it is generated. (and you don't have photoworks)
2) You can insert the image into a sketch (Tools->Sketch Tools-> Sketch Picture). But (again as noted by theophilus) you cannot project the image onto a curved surface, only a flat sketch plane. And again, the image will not be included when you create the eDrawing.
The only way to get the image to appear in the eDrawing is if it is actually a feature on the part. You would need to create an actual sketch of the image you want in solidworks and extrude it into the part (or create a split line in the surface) Then you can change the color of the surfaces as needed to match the image.
Obviously, if the image is complicated in ay way, it could take an incredible amount of time to generate that sketch.
My suggestions,
Send them the e-Drawing of the part (without images/decals). Seperately send them pictures of the decals and show them where they will be located on the part. They should be able to put that together.
Or,
Copy some different views of the part into Paint Shop and superimpose your images onto the proper surfaces of the part. It may take some time to get everything to line up nicely and look good. But, this will provide a still picture of the actual part with the images as they will appear. Include the eDrawing of the part (without decal) for them to be able to rotate and I would think that should be sufficient.
RE: inserting image (jpg, ai, gif)
What you've all told me is what I tried to explain, but people that don't work with solidworks don't want to hear 'excuses'. This is what they want and with the tools I have.
GLED, I did the edrawing mockup with a generic font and a spline/extrude of the icon and that didn't go over well. They want the EXACT logo ON the model, not what I've drawn. So I made jpgs of the models, put the logo in with paint shop pro and because it didn't rotate so they could see it in motion, THAT didn't go well, either.
Thanks again all for the feedback and suggestions.
RE: inserting image (jpg, ai, gif)
Rob Rodriguez CSWP
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RE: inserting image (jpg, ai, gif)
How complex is the logo?
RE: inserting image (jpg, ai, gif)
If you think there will be future decal related projects then this might be a good time to ask for, no, DEMAND Photoworks.
Sounds like you've spent enough time, energy and frustration to justify the upgrade to SW office.
Then you can spend your time, energy and frustration tweaking photoworks
Magineer
RE: inserting image (jpg, ai, gif)
I hope there's no more of these projects, honestly.
Thanks again all for your help and work around suggestions. With more time (it's all due Monday morning)CorBlimey you're idea sounds like a good workaround, it'd be easier to scale it, too. If this goes on beyond Monday, I'll invest the time in setting this up.
My current issue is that, as of last night, they changed the designs again for the bottles and the sample packaging so I have to start over again to hear the "well come on how long does it take?"
hehe good thing I get paid for this!