You can import images and PDF files using the Image tool or by dragging and dropping them from Windows® Explorer. You can place images and PDF files into 2D views only.
Video: Place PDF Files in Views
To add an image to a view
- Open the model view in which you want to place the image.
- Click Insert tab
Import panel
(Image).
- In the Import Image dialog, navigate to the folder containing the image file to import.
- Select the file, and click Open.
The imported image displays in the drawing area and moves with the cursor. The image displays symbolically, with 2 crossing lines indicating the extents of the image.
- Click to place the image.
Alternatively, you may drag an image from your local drive into a model view.
- If needed, scale, rotate, mirror, or resize the image.
By default, images are imported behind the model and annotation symbols; however, you can change the display order.
To add a PDF file to a view
- Open the model view in which you want to place the PDF file.
- Click Insert tabImport panel (Image).
- In the Import Image dialog, navigate to the folder containing the PDF file to import.
- Select the file, and click Open. If there are multiple pages, select the page with a thumbnail or by number.
The imported PDF file displays in the drawing area and moves with the cursor. The image displays symbolically, with 2 crossing lines indicating the extents of the image.
- Click to place the image.
- If needed, scale, rotate, scale or resize the image.
Note: You can't import a password-protected PDF file. Remove the password from the PDF file before you import it.
To add multiple instances of a PDF file to a view
- Open the model view in which you want to place the PDF file.
- Click Insert tabImport panel
(Manage Images).
- In the Manage Images dialog, select the PDF file in the list.
- Click the Place Instance button.
- Click to place the PDF file in the view.
- If needed, scale, rotate, mirror, scale or resize the image.
- Repeat steps 1-5 to place additional instances of the PDF file in the model.