Using the Match Camera Tool

To use the Match Camera tool:

  1. In SOLIDWORKS Visualize Professional, open a project that has a backplate.
  2. Click Tools > Match Camera.
    Solid and dashed lines appear over the backplate image.

  3. In the Match Camera dialog box, specify options.
  4. In the 3D Viewport, align the lines and points with the backplate's vanishing lines.
    Line/Point Type Description
    Red solid line and solid points Vanishing line in the X direction (horizontal). Drag the line or its points to match the backplate image.
    Red dashed lines and hollow points Extension of the vanishing line in the X direction beyond its endpoints. The hollow red point is the vanishing point on the horizon line (which may be outside of the 3D Viewport).
    Blue solid line and solid points Vanishing line in Z direction (horizontal).Drag the line or its points to match the backplate image.
    Blue dashed line and hollow points. Extension of the vanishing line in Z direction beyond its endpoints. The hollow blue point is the vanishing point on the horizon line (which may be outside of the 3D Viewport).
    Green solid line and solid points Vanishing line in Y direction (vertical). Drag the line or its points to match the backplate image. This is optional and only displayed when you specify Vanishing Points as Three. The vertical vanishing line does not result in a vanishing point on the horizon line.
    Yellow dashed line Horizon line that connects the two (horizontal) vanishing points. Match the horizon line to the actual horizon in the backplate image. It validates the result.
  5. Click OK.