Tracing images

[sz0k30]

I have a file I'd like to import using "Tracing images". The file is a PDF file which appears to not be one of the supported types? Are there any options that would work?

 

[sz0k30]

I found a converter - so looks like problem solved.

 

[dlaery]

I have a free version of PDF X Change Viewer and it has a Export to image.
I also have used screen print and then paste in a image editor and save as an image.

 

[simonb65]

I have a file I'd like to import using "Tracing images". The file is a PDF file which appears to not be one of the supported types? Are there any options that would work?

View your PDF on the screen, zoom in to maximise the bit you want then and use windows 'Snip' tool to grab a png or bmp of what you need, then import that into Alibre. Scale accordingly once in Alibre!

 

[sz0k30]

View your PDF on the screen, zoom in to maximise the bit you want then and use windows 'Snip' tool to grab a png or bmp of what you need, then import that into Alibre. Scale accordingly once in Alibre!

OK, you got me. What & where is this "Snip" tool?

 

[HaroldL]

Start menu> Windows Accessories>Snipping Tool

 

[simonb65]

OK, you got me. What & where is this "Snip" tool?

Just type 'snip' in the 'Search for Anything' on the bottom task bar ...

It's the best match

 

[sz0k30]

Thanks guys!

 

[sz0k30]

Staying on the same subject "Tracing Images", attached is a part file with the image I want to keep as an image and not use it to create a sketch. Is there any way to actually have it show up as an image in the the part and assembly drawing files?

 

[KMoffett]

I just get a rectangle from your file.
Alibre Design™ Expert
Version: V22 64-bit [Build 22053]

 

[BlackBird28]

On Windows10 you can Press WINDOWKEY + SHIFT + S and then you can select the area you like to have as a screenshot. After this you have to click on the notification in the bottom right (the apearing Image) and than you can save it or copy it in your clipboard.

 

[sz0k30]

So even though the image shows up in my part file, I might have to make a PKG for anyone else to see it.

 

[simonb65]

So even though the image shows up in my part file, I might have to make a PKG for anyone else to see it.

You will. The image is only a reference in your part file and not embedded. So a PKG is the way to go!

 

[HaroldL]

The file opened with a side view of the '67 Impala on my system.

 

[sz0k30]

OK, Kmoffett got no image. Simonb65 agrees - no image. HaroldL got the 67 Impala image.

So what's the deal?

And as I asked in post #9, can I get this image to show up in a drawing file?

 

[DavidJ]

I can see a car 'tracing image' in your part.

You can add the same image to your 2D drawing if you wish, just insert the image into the drawing. That has been possible for years.

I suspect though you may want to do something rather different....

 

[KMoffett]

Interesting...In the image blocks of Recent Files the car shows up in the block for your file. But not if I open it. ????

 

[KMoffett]

Ahhh! Now I see a problem. The Tracing function requires that the display "not" be in the "Legacy Display" mode. If I un-check that, the car image appears. However, there is a warning that AlibreCAM requires that you need to have the Legacy Display box checked.

 

[DavidJ]

Latest AlibreCAM works in non-legacy mode.

Yes tracing images is one for the tools that depends upon HOOPS to work.

 

[Joe Gwinn]

It may be useful to use Photoshop as an intermediate step: "Turn Photos into Line Drawings with a Difference", Adobe.

https://creativecloud.adobe.com/discover/article/turn-photos-into-line-drawings-with-a-difference