Insert Image to sketch around

[jazzking2001]

I was wondering, is it possible to import an image into inventor so that i can sketch around it?

For example, I take a image of a TV remote. I want to import that image into inventor so that i would be able to sketch around the outline of tv remote.

I think using this method, it would be much faster than trying to get the dimensions of whatever item i took a image of.

Instead of a tv remote, i need to create an outline of something more complicated, I do not have the skills nor the time to visually try to recreate whatever item. Thus, being about the use a image in inventor would just much simpler to create an outline.

thanks

[Cadmanto · Accepted solution]

Take a look at the attached thread to see if this helps you.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-forum/can-i-import-picture-in-autodesk-inventor-and-extrude-...

Here is an instructional video that might help you as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN_4ou8STe8

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[leowarren34]

Just make to lock the image so you dont drag it around

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! Like other experts have mentioned, you can insert an image to a sketch. Then manually trace the lines using 2D sketch commands. If you have access to AutoCAD, you could use Raster Design to convert the image to vector lines/curves.

Many thanks!

[jazzking2001]

Thanks for the information you have provided.

I am having an issue with image scaling when i insert it into inventor.

I am trying to trac the handle base of the NES ZAPPER GUN. I took a picture of it to trace. When i open the image on my desktop, the size of the base is the same as the physical gun.

However, when i insert it into inventor, and start tracing it with lines, i have an issue. The lines i track are all way way too long.

For example, a part i traced should be 1.125 inches long. This is how it for the physical gun and the image i took. However, in inventor the line is something like 25 inches long.

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! I see the issue now. You are talking about scaling the image to true size. I guess you may want to edit the image in an editor like Paint and set the image size accordingly. Then insert it to Inventor sketch. Another option is to create a rectangle in the sketch. Dimension the rectangle to the desirable scale. Insert the image and drag the image so it fills the rectangle.

Many thanks!

[TheCADWhisperer]

1. Place image in sketch. 

2. Sketch line across a portion of image that you know true size.

3. Dimension the line true size.

The image will automatically scale to true size. 

Easy peasy!