Adding Images and PDF Files to Views

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

Insert tabImport panel (Import Image)

Insert tabLink panel (Link Image)

If you want to place images on surfaces of a building model for rendering (such as signs, paintings, and billboards), use decals.

Insert tabImport panel (Import PDF)

Insert tabLink panel (Link PDF)

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About Using Images and PDF Files
You can import or link raster images and PDF files in 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.
Video: Place PDF Files in Views
Use a PDF file as a reference in a model view.
Import and Manage PDF Files
You can import PDF files with multiple pages into a 2D view to trace or to use as a reference as you create a model.
Add Images and PDF Files to Views
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.
Link PDF or Images in Views
You can link a PDF file or 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 and PDF Files
You can modify images and PDF files using tools (such as Rotate and Copy) on the Modify Raster Images tab. This tab displays when you select an image or PDF file in the drawing area.
Import PDF Dialog
The Import PDF dialog allows you to import a PDF file and add it into a model view.
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

Adding Images and PDF Files to Views

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