Also u can go into say if u have a side image of something the side view. Up the top in that window where it says view go to image plane and select where ur image is.
U can do this for all the front top back ect
One problem i have with this method is that you can't zoom in on an image. If anyone knows how to fix this problem post a reply
Happy modeling
Advice to all newbies : DO TUTORIALS................IT HELPS A BUNCH
Actuall I learn how to do image plane in maya by tutorials, which are on this GREAT site:bow: