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SCALE/DIMENSION IMAGE IN DRAWING

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SCALE/DIMENSION IMAGE IN DRAWING

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Hi,

It seems strange for such a simple task, but it looks that I am missing something.

I have a set of drawings of different sizes, to which I would like to add an image. Since the drawings are different in size, the image needs to be scaled/dimensioned.

This is how I tried to solve the issue:

(1)

Manage -> Insert Object -> From file

Right click on the image, looking for scale/size options. NONE.

1st attempt 01.png

Double click on the image - just opens the image in editor.

 

(2)

Start new sketch.

"Insert an image file into a sketch" : Image is grayed out.

2nd attempt 01.png

 

(3)

Created AutoCAD drawing, trying to insert through

Manage -> Insert Object -> From file

Or

Manage -> Insert Object -> Create New -> AutoCAD Drawing

Getting the same error:

3nd attempt 01.png

 

(4)

Created new Inventor part, created sketch

"Insert an image file into a sketch"

Added dimensions.

4th attempt 01.png

 

Went back to the initial drawing, Place Views -> Base -> ...Part

Nothing appears, even though all items are checked as "Visible"

5th attempt 01.png

 

 

Any ideas?

Many thanks!

 

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luisalfredovazquez1995
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I cannot see the details on the animated picture, can you please explain/translate?

Thank you!

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JDMather
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Right click on Sketch Symbols.

Select Define New Symbol.

Place you image.

Sketch a line over image.

Dimension the line to desired size.

Click on image.

Drag corner of image to scale to match the dimensioned line.

Delete the line.

Save the Sketch Symbol.


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Actually, I cannot scale it either, so it is not really a solution..

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luisalfredovazquez1995
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Thank you,

The problem is that the picture snaps to top left corner only, the opposite corner does not snap to line..

But I am half way there, thank you!