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Yogesh.T14-Alexandrite
14-Alexandrite
Aug 12, 2025 1:16 PM UTC
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How to use JPEG or similar picture for Design reference during sketching

Hi all,

I have a broken piece I need to fix. How can I superimpose the pic in sketcher to draw exact profile to match and give me a accurate or close match. I have to make the red piece (See Image). Thickness is known (1.2MM). 

This can be a good lesson for reverse engineering. 

Copying the existing for  upgrade .

Thanks in advance. 

-Yo

StephenW
StephenWAnswer
23-Emerald III
Aug 12, 2025 1:22 PM UTC

In the model, go to View, Model display, Images, you'll have to "scale" the image to get the size approximation. right and placement is always fun, but it works well.

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StephenW
StephenW23-Emerald IIIAnswer
23-Emerald III
Aug 12, 2025 1:22 PM UTC

In the model, go to View, Model display, Images, you'll have to "scale" the image to get the size approximation. right and placement is always fun, but it works well.

StephenW_0-1755004926363.png

 

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    KenFarley
    KenFarley21-Topaz II
    21-Topaz II
    Aug 12, 2025 1:42 PM UTC

    I'd imagine the scaling would be the toughest part of getting things right, especially because photos are usually not absolutely accurately orthogonal to the features of interest. Adds a bit of distortion. Plus, the rotation to align with your model, etc. Persnickety process.

    When I've had to do things like this I also found being able to print a mylar or other accurate geometric layout was really helpful to make sure I wasn't missing anything, that fit is nice and tight, etc.

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      Yogesh.T
      Yogesh.T14-AlexandriteAuthor
      14-Alexandrite
      Aug 12, 2025 1:57 PM UTC

      Interesting! Mylar Print...

      I used to print a presentation transparency ..:)) , Past it on my screen and literally trace it ...hahaaa.

      This feature, now is new added to newer versions and is very helpful ...but still does not beat my traditional way.. :)))

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      Yogesh
      Michael
      Michael16-Pearl
      16-Pearl
      Sep 14, 2025 1:12 PM UTC

      Once you place the image use Creo’s image scale button (in the image ribbon) to resize the image horizontally to exactly what you want. No need to do this outside of Creo. 

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      Michael Bourque
        anursinghCommunity Manager
        Community Moderator
        Sep 24, 2025 6:10 PM UTC

        Hi @Yogesh.T,

         

        I wanted to see if you got the help you needed. 

         

        If so, please mark the appropriate reply as the Accepted Solution. It will help other members who may have the same question. 


        Of course, if you have more to share on your issue, please pursue the conversation. 

         

        Thanks,
        Anurag  
         

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