Open Image files in Solid Edge ST5

[SheethalKumar]

Hi!

I'm modelling a spur gear in solid edge st5. I wasn't able to obtain the exact gear tooth profile. There is an option in CATIA wherein you can take open an image and make measurements.

So if you were modelling a gear, then you could take a photograph of the gear placed next to a scale. Calibrate your measurement in the image using the photograph of the scale. Then you can measure the tooth profile parameters and then sketch. I wasn't able to do the same thing in ST5 and was wondering if anybody can help me do so!

 

[JohnRBaker]

You may get a better response to something like this is you were to post your question in the Siemens: Solid Edge Forum:

http://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=562

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