Importing images

The other option is to “Insert” (attach canvas) the picture in Fusion. To cut it out you will need to draw it in fusion. But inserting an image makes it a simple task of tracing the parts you want. This can be helpful when someone brings you something (like a sign) and wants it scaled up.

Select 'Insert" from the tool Ribbon
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Select attach Canvas if it’s not your default.

You will get a dialog box that has you pick a face or plane to attach the picture to. Choose the location of the picture you want to insert (must be local on the computer not on a webpage). TestInsertstep
Once that is selected the image will appear on the screen. You can drag it to the proper location and scale it up to the desired size.
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Other options like image opacity are also adjustable from the dialog box.

Then you just draw over top of it.
You can use this function in concert with things like importing and SVG or DXF from inkscape to put back in details that are missing. Or to add a custom Logo to a product.

Good Luck!
Bruce

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