Maya for 3D Printing - Rapid Prototyping
In this course we're going to look at something a little different, creating technically accurate 3D printed parts.
# 1 22-05-2004 , 04:15 AM
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How do you put sketch in background?

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Hey how do i put sketch in the background or on a plane to model off of?

# 2 22-05-2004 , 04:43 AM
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In one of your vieports.. " Front side, top, just depending on what angle the reference image is.... Click View > Image Plane > import image... then find what ever it is your looking for

# 3 22-05-2004 , 05:01 AM
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thanks a bunch

# 4 22-05-2004 , 06:41 AM
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You can also make an object (a plane) with the dimensions equal to your image.. and put a texture on it with your image. This usually gives alot faster viewport updates, and you can move the image around.


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