Once you have finalized the part model, you generate a preview image (BMP file) of the parametric fitting. The preview image is helpful for identifying the part when users are selecting and adding parts to a drawing. Content Builder generates the preview image based on a specified view direction. You can select from the 10 standard AutoCAD® view directions to view the model (top, bottom, left, right, front, back, SW isometric, SE isometric, NE isometric, and NW isometric).
- To create a preview image, on the toolbar, click
. The Bitmap Preview dialog box is displayed.
- Under Generate View, click a view direction for the preview image of the part. Tip: As you select a view, the preview image window in the dialog box is updated. This enables you to view all the available preview images for the part before selection.
You can also click Browse to navigate to and select a bitmap image. Predefined images must be 200 x 200 pixels saved with 256 colors.