Image Plane

Create an image plane that you can use as a background reference image, so you can trace lines and curves to start your design.

Create an Image Plane

Create a plane, select front and back images, and adjust the images.

The image will not be included in a final rendering.

On the ribbon, click the Sketching tab.
Click the Image Plane icon.
Drag to draw the plane.
Choose an image file, which is used for the Front Texture.
Optional: Click the preview next to Back Texture, and then select an image.
Optional: Adjust the transparency of the image:
- Drag the numerical slider.
- Type a Transparency, and then press Enter.
  Note: 1.0 corresponds to completely transparent, whereas 0.0 corresponds to completely opaque.
Optional: Select from the following Options:
- Keep Aspect: Maintain the ratio of the width to the height of the image.
- Mirror Horizontal: Mirror the image horizontally.
- Mirror Vertical: Mirror the image vertically.
  Note: When you select both mirror options, the image is mirrored in sequence.
Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.

Reposition, resize, change, or adjust the image.

Edit the image plane.

To	Do this
Resize the plane	Drag an arrow. Type a length or width.
Reposition the plane	Press W to open the Move tool.
Lock or unlock an edge	Hover over an edge of the plane, and then click the red push pin icon.
Change an image	Click the preview next to Front Texture or Back Texture, and then select an image.
Adjust an image	Hover over the preview next to Front Texture or Back Texture, and then click the black and white circle icon. You can invert the image and define the gamma, saturation, brightness, contrast, and minimum or maximum clamp values.
Remove an image	Hover over the preview next to Front Texture or Back Texture, and then click the trash can icon.