Can I import an image file to use as a backdrop so that I can trace over the top of it?

zachary_mcmullen

I am trying to reverse engineer a part with a complex geometry and don't have access to a 3D scanner. It seems like it would be easy enough to import an image of the part that I could use to at least trace the 2D projection and then extrude. Is there a way to do this in Onshape or some other software?

cody_armstrong

@zachary_mcmullen Yes, first import the image into your Document, then create a sketch and use the Sketch Image command.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9jmrMshs24

brent_tassell

Exactly what I'm looking for........ perfect

juan_aviles

cody_armstrong said:

@zachary_mcmullen Yes, first import the image into your Document, then create a sketch and use the Sketch Image command.

This throws me a bit.  Are you referring to "Insert Image" from the DXF dropdown?  Or is there really a "Sketch Image" command?  Just wondering if I'm missing out on a feature I don't know about.

cody_armstrong

@juan_aviles I am referring to the insert image command in your screenshot, I apologize I should have been more specific.