insert an image in a model to use it

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by greif, Mar 29, 2006.

  1. greif

    greif Guest

    Hi
    I need to insert a image into a model so I can use it to extrude a cut.
    The image is of a company logo with no standard font, I have not
    scanned it yet so could save in several formats. any ideas?

    thanks
     
    greif, Mar 29, 2006
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  2. greif

    That70sTick Guest

    How are things in Kaukauna?

    What is the source of the image? If the sender has Adobe Illustrator
    or CorelDraw, he could supply an outline in DXF and your troubles would
    be minimized.

    When converting Adobe Illustrator to DXF, it is important that the DXF
    contain only outline entities and no fill. Otherwise, SW can not
    assimilate.

    Otherwise, you are stuck inserting a JPEG or BMP into a sketch and
    tracing.
     
    That70sTick, Mar 29, 2006
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  3. greif

    ed1701 Guest

    If you are tracing, it helps a lot to lighten up the image when you
    scan it or before you bring it into the sketch background. It is very
    hard to sketch black or blue lines on top of a black image, but it is
    easy when the lines in the image are a medium to light grey
     
    ed1701, Mar 29, 2006
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  4. greif

    Blair Sutton Guest

    We like SW-06 taking AI files straight in. So if it is vector art, it
    is done. Sketch blocks are exceptionally useful also.

    As far as format, inserting sketch picture (tools, sketch tools, sketch
    picture) recognizes lots of formats and is good.

    -Blair
     
    Blair Sutton, Mar 30, 2006
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