Adding Images to Views

You can add raster images to a model to use as background images or visual aids in 2D views. You can also place imported images on sheets.

Import images

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About Using Images
You can import images and place them into 2D model views.
Video: Use Images
Import images to include directly on sheets for presentation or import images into model views to combine with model geometry.
Add Images to Views
You can import images using the Image tool or by dragging and dropping them from Windows® Explorer. You can place images into 2D views only.
Modify Images
You can modify images using tools (such as Rotate and Copy) on the Modify Raster Images tab. This tab displays when you select an image in the drawing area.
Manage Images Dialog
Add raster images to a model.
Image Instance Properties
Modify instance properties to change an image's size, scale and behavior.
Image Type Properties
Image Type properties provide read-only information about an image's size, resolution and file location.

Parent topic: Using Information from Other Applications