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== Introduction == <!--T:13-->

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The image module manages different types of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_graphics bitmap images], and lets you open them in FreeCAD. Currently, the modules lets you open .bmp, .jpg, .png and .xpm file formats in a separate viewer window.
The [[Image:Workbench_Image.svg|24px]] [[Image_Workbench|Image Workbench]] manages different types of [[bitmap|bitmap]] images, and allows you to open them in FreeCAD.


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== Tools == <!--T:14-->
The image workbenches also allow to import an image on a plane in the 3D-space of FreeCAD. This function is available via the second button of the image workbench. [[File:Image-import.svg|32px]].
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This function is only available if you have opened a FreeCAD document.


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* [[Image:Image_Open.svg|32px]] [[Image_Open|Open...]]: open an image on a new viewport.
The image can be moved in 3D-space by editing the placement in the [[Property editor]]. The major use is tracing over the image, in order to generate a new part at using the image as template.
* [[Image:Image_CreateImagePlane.svg|32px]] [[Image_CreateImagePlane|Create image plane...]]: import an image to a plane in the 3D view.
* [[Image:Image_Scaling.svg|32px]] [[Image_Scaling|Scale image plane]]: scale an image imported to a plane.


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== Features == <!--T:11-->

The image can be scaled by editing the "XSize" and "YSize" values in the [[Property editor]].
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* Like a [[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketch]], an imported image can be attached to one of the main planes XY, XZ, or YZ, and given a positive or negative offset.
* The image is imported with relation of 1 pixel to 1 millimeter.
* The recommendation is to have the imported image at a reasonable resolution.

== Workflow == <!--T:22-->


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A major use of this workbench is tracing over the image, with the [[Draft_Workbench|Draft]] or [[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]] tools, in order to generate a solid body based on the contours of the image.
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Tracing with sketcher elements over an image works best if the image has a small (negative) offset to the sketch plane.<br />
You can set an offset of -0,1 at import or later by editing the placement of the image.


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Tracing over an image works best if the image has a small negative offset, for example, -0.1 mm, from the working plane. This means that the image will be slightly behind the plane where you draw your 2D geometry, so you won't draw on the image itself.
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The offset of the image can be set during import, or changed later through its properties.
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Revision as of 20:37, 16 November 2021

Image workbench icon

Introduction

The Image Workbench manages different types of bitmap images, and allows you to open them in FreeCAD.

Tools

Features

  • Like a Sketch, an imported image can be attached to one of the main planes XY, XZ, or YZ, and given a positive or negative offset.
  • The image is imported with relation of 1 pixel to 1 millimeter.
  • The recommendation is to have the imported image at a reasonable resolution.

Workflow

A major use of this workbench is tracing over the image, with the Draft or Sketcher tools, in order to generate a solid body based on the contours of the image.

Tracing over an image works best if the image has a small negative offset, for example, -0.1 mm, from the working plane. This means that the image will be slightly behind the plane where you draw your 2D geometry, so you won't draw on the image itself.

The offset of the image can be set during import, or changed later through its properties.