Adding Images to Views

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

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About Using Images
You can import raster 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.
Link Images
You can link an image in a 2D view to use as a reference, to trace or to use on a sheet as you create your model.
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.
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