Use this procedure to generate or assign a preview image to the part family of the MvPart. You can assign an existing bitmap image or have Content Builder generate one based on the 3D model of the specified part size. The same preview image is used for all part sizes of an MvPart. For more information, see Preview Image of a Block-Based Part.
- To assign an existing image, click Select a previously drawn image, and click
. The Select Image File dialog box is displayed.
- Browse to select a bitmap image.
The specified path and name of the image are displayed. The image itself is displayed in the image window.
- To generate an image, click Generate an image based on a model block from the SW Isometric View.
- Select a model block from the list.
- Click Generate.
A preview image is generated from the model block and assigned to the part family. The image is a shaded, SW isometric view of the model block. However, no text or dimensions are added. The image is displayed in the image window.
- Click Next.
If Next is unavailable (shaded), information is missing on this page. Verify that you have selected a preview image for the part family.