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Inserting Sketch Pictures

To insert a picture on a sketch plane:

  1. In an open sketch, click Sketch Picture Tool_Sketch_Picture_Sketch.gif (Sketch toolbar) or click Tools > Sketch Tools > Sketch Picture.
  2. In the dialog box, browse to the picture file and click Open.

    The picture is inserted.

  3. Set the properties on the first page of the Sketch Picture PropertyManager as necessary.

    You can resize the picture in the graphics area by dragging its handles. You can drag the picture without changing its size when the pointer changes to pointer_Move_View.gif.

  4. Click PM_OK.gif.


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