Std Import

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Std Import

Menu location
File → Import...
Workbenches
All
Default shortcut
Ctrl+I
Introduced in version
-
See also
Std Open, Import Export, Import Export Preferences

Description

The Std Import command imports geometry from a different file format into the active document. Many file formats are supported and for some formats multiple import options exist. See Import Export for more information.

introduced in version 0.21: If an image format is selected the command will create an Image Plane.

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Select the File → Import... option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+I.
  2. Optionally select the correct file format in the dialog box.
  3. Select a file.
  4. Press the Open button.

Options

  • Press Esc or the Cancel button to abort the command.

Notes

Preferences

  • See: Import Export Preferences.
  • The last used file location is stored: Tools → Edit parameters... → BaseApp → Preferences → General → FileOpenSavePath.
  • The last used import filter is stored: Tools → Edit parameters... → BaseApp → Preferences → General → FileImportFilter.

Image Plane

An Image Plane is a planar representation of an image in the 3D view. It can for example be used when creating a model based on photographs of an existing object.

By default an Image Plane is placed on the global XY plane. The initial size of an Image Plane is calculated using a 96 px/inch resolution for BMP images. Image Planes based on SVG images have a default size of 100 mm x 100 mm, an SVG's aspect ratio is ignored.

Edit

  1. To edit an Image Plane do one of the following:
    • Double-click the Image Plane in the Tree view.
    • Right-click the Image Plane in the Tree view and select Change image... from the context menu.
  2. A task panel opens.
  3. Choose orientation options:
    • Select the XY, XZ or YZ plane of the global coordinate system.
    • Check Reverse direction to rotate the Image Plane 180 ° around its DataPlacement DataAxis.
    • Optionally change the Offset. A small negative offset can be useful when tracing the image with a sketch or Draft geometry.
  4. Image size options:
    • Scale by numerical input:
      1. Optionally uncheck Keep aspect ratio for unequal scaling.
      2. Enter a Width and/or Height.
    • Scale by picking points:
      1. Press the Calibrate button.
      2. Pick two points.
      3. Enter the Desired dimension.
      4. Press the Apply button to confirm the changes.
  5. Press the OK button to confirm the changes and close the task panel.

Properties

See also: Property editor.

An Image Plane object is derived from an App GeoFeature object and inherits all its properties. It also has the following additional properties:

Data

Image Plane

  • DataImage File (FileIncluded): The image file used for the Image Plane. This file is stored in the .FCStd file.
  • DataXSize (Length): The width of the Image Plane.
  • DataYSize (Length): The height of the Image Plane.

View

Object Style

  • ViewLighting (Enumeration): How the Image Plane is illuminated in the 3D view. Can be Two side or One side.