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


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Currently, the module lets you open .bmp, .jpg, .png and .xpm file formats in a separate viewer window.
Currently, the module supports opening BMP, JPG, PNG, and XPM file formats.

== Tools ==

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[[File:Image_Import.png|32px]] [[Image_Import|Image Import]]: import an image on a plane in the 3D view.


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* The imported image can be attached like a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] to one of the main planes XY, XZ, or YZ, with a positive or negative offset.
* The image workbench also allows you to import an image on a plane in the 3D-space of FreeCAD with [[Image_Import|Image Import]], the second button of the image workbench.
* A major use of this tool is tracing over the image, in order to produce a contour that can be used to generate a new part.
* The imported image can be attached like a sketch to one of the main three planes (XY/XZ/YZ) with positive or negative offset.
* The image is imported with relation of 1 pixel equals to 1 millimeter.
* This function is only available if you have opened a FreeCAD document.
* The recommendation is to have the imported image at a reasonable resolution.
* The image can be moved in 3D-space by editing the placement in the [[Property editor|Property editor]].
* The major use is tracing over the image, in order to generate a new part while using the image as a template.
* The image is imported with 1 pixel = 1mm.
* The recommendation is to have the imported image at a reasonable resolution.
* The image can be scaled by editing the "XSize" and "YSize" values in the [[Property editor|Property editor]].
* The image can be scaled by editing the "XSize" and "YSize" values in the [[Property editor|Property editor]].
* The image can be moved by editing the X/Y/Z-values in the [[Property editor|Property editor]].
* The image can be moved in the 3D view by editing the {{PropertyData|Placement}} in the [[Property editor|Property editor]].
* The image can be rotated around any axis by using the [[Property editor|Property editor]].
* The image can be rotated around any axis by using the [[Property editor|Property editor]].


== Workflow ==
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'''Tip:'''<br />
Tracing with sketcher elements over an image works best if the image has a small (negative) offset to the sketch plane.
Tracing with sketcher elements over an image works best if the image has a small (negative) offset to the sketch plane.
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You can set an offset of -0,1 mm at import or later by editing the placement of the image.


You can set an offset of -0,1 mm at import or later by editing the placement of the image.
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'''Tools'''

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[[File:Image_Import.png|32px]] [[Image_Import|Image Import]]


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Revision as of 20:13, 5 December 2018

Introduction

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

Currently, the module supports opening BMP, JPG, PNG, and XPM file formats.

Tools

Image Import: import an image on a plane in the 3D view.

Features

  • The imported image can be attached like a Sketch to one of the main planes XY, XZ, or YZ, with a positive or negative offset.
  • A major use of this tool is tracing over the image, in order to produce a contour that can be used to generate a new part.
  • The image is imported with relation of 1 pixel equals to 1 millimeter.
  • The recommendation is to have the imported image at a reasonable resolution.
  • The image can be scaled by editing the "XSize" and "YSize" values in the Property editor.
  • The image can be moved in the 3D view by editing the DataPlacement in the Property editor.
  • The image can be rotated around any axis by using the Property editor.

Workflow

Tracing with sketcher elements over an image works best if the image has a small (negative) offset to the sketch plane.

You can set an offset of -0,1 mm at import or later by editing the placement of the image.

Raytracing Module
Draft Module