Still hoping for a reply?

Jol. Thank you, but a lot of what you say does not make sence?

!. If one can not move either the grid or the image to align with each other, or size one or the other relativly to each other, it is all pretty useless.? (see jpg)
2.I can not understand the relativity of your OpenGL mode change. I do not see anywhere that you can change modes in the app in any case? The app does work, only, in OpenGL by default.?
3.By QT I presume you mean QuickTime? What in the world has that got to do with still image import--of anything? (That comment/suggestion of yours seem wildly wierd.)
(OK, i'ts extremely weak that the app can only handle bmp. Amazingly "old hat".)

Only one thing that appears of interest out of that, --how does one size and move the image around as you suggest please.

Rubbish!

Please do not reply to any of my posts ---ever.

You do not realise that you have NOT given a single, logical, real, workable, piece of help.

Sorry mate!

The only thing I find wrong with importing a bmp trace image is, that the top left corner is always centered at 0 point, I always have to move it above 0 point, in order to make sense when creating objects from it.
In 2D front view, I consider 0. To be the horizon, ground level, Y in the world is the trace image always imported underground ???

Seeing the grid, in front of or in back of the imported bmp, is very easy to do, import the bmp in 2D front view, then switch to trimetric view and select/drag (from right to left) any corner of the flat panel, then nudge it behind the center point and switch back to 2D view, the grid will now be in front of the image, switch back to trimetric view and nudge it in front of zero point, then switch back to 2D front view, and the grid will be behind the image.

Sizing the panel is very easy, select it & use the scale tool, or drag/select 1 side of the panel from left to right, and nudge or translate it where needed (stretching it to the desired look)

And the only difference I see when switching from solid view to wire frame, is that the picture goes from a very clear bmp, to what looks like a reduced quality jpg, if the bmp is the best looking picture around, then Y not only import the Best to the Best PUNCH! Cad

Well, I guess that was 3 cents worth, I hope it helps somebody :D
Steve T.

Wow, made sense to me.

Thanks JOL for the extra help when no one else came to his rescue. You have helped me out numerous times and I am sure I have not always mentioned how much I appreciate it.

Best,

Art

Hi Jol,

I personally enjoy your posts and always find them relevant. Sorry to see some people do not appreciate your very helpful efforts. I laughed at your last comment and agree with you completely.

Also, please don't stop reminding Tim & Co what they need to do in their own interest, and please don't be put off by one ignorant user who clearly is not worthy of any more attention.

I wish you a merry christmas and hope you continue your great posts in the new year.

Many regards

Claus

Sorry, no,

but from the cold north, though.

Cheers

Claus

I normally don't call on him, but being Christmas it must be OK.

Maybe I don't see the problem, but basically.

- it took me some days to find out I only could select an image by clicking on the edge.

- And that I had to select workplanes from the menu if I was in DynView to be able to draw in other planes

- And use Snaps: Work Plane

- Scaling, rotating and stuff seems to work

If only the programmers of this app. had enough resources, and had listened to JOL a lot of stuff would be fixed. In this thread he might be a little off subject, but he shouldn't be blamed for trying to come up with constructive suggestions.

Have a nice Xmas