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PierrePatenaude1-Visitor
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May 22, 2012
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Inserting an image in sketch

  • May 22, 2012
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Is it possible to insert an image (such as a JPG files) in a part sketch?

 

I use WF5.

 

Thank you


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Best answer by MikeMinsterkett

I think it was an "enterprise" license when I had it.

If you want to import the graphics on a plane you must first create an outline. You do this by creating a sketch on the plane. Then fill the oultine with a surface. Then add your graphics via texture. Then you can create a sketch over the top of that using sketcher. The only reason I do this is to create a more realistic look since I have curved & flat surfaces. My graphics wont lay or look right. If you are hving problems with your graphic you can send one & I can make sure it will work.

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MikeMinsterkett1-Visitor
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May 22, 2012

You can create a sketch in 3d then fill it, then add texture by adding a jpeg to the texture. You will have to create a new appearance then add your texture to it. If you are not familiar with this then I can give you more detailed instructions. Just let me know.

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PierrePatenaude1-VisitorAuthor
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May 22, 2012

Mike,

Thank you very much for your answer.

Yes, I am familiar with this process. But I don't want the image to be on a part face, but on a plane. My goal is to use the image (JPG file) to "trace" a sketch.

Any idea?

Regards,

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KrisR1-Visitor
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May 22, 2012

I do not see a way to do this!

Even ACAD has this functionality....you could sketch in ACAD (after inserting your picture) then save the sketch as a DXF and import it into a sketch in Pro/Creo.

That's the only option I can see....unless you can somehow turn that vector image into a raster image and save it as an Adobe Illustrator file.

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