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Using an image as a reference?

Haily Reinhardt

October 19, 2016 21:06

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Is there a way to import a 2d image to use as a reference for modeling? for example, say I have a floor plan of a house, and I want to make a 3d model of it. is there a way to have the floor plan picture appear on the work space, so I can place squares and such over it?

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  AndyTaylored October 20, 2016 18:17 Official comment

  If you just need a base image for proportions, you can use the image generator (in Shape Generators) to create a relief image from a jpg.  

  rootyjr is right, though - the .svg import is a great option if you have the line drawing.

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  Jwoodrg Jwoodrg October 20, 2016 17:58

  Only if it is an .svg can you import an image.

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  jbrondos jbrondos March 19, 2019 16:12

  I think TinkerCAD removed the Image Generator feature from Shape Generators. :(  I hope they restore it sometime soon because it is a really neat feature!

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  slt slt March 21, 2019 05:49

  Where is this "Image generator"? I'm not seeing it anywhere....