The sketch will import with incorrect scaling because the converter cannot measure units from a JPG or PNG file. When clicking “Finish”, SOLIDWORKS places a non-editable sketch on the surface plane or face we selected. I can also remove any unwanted sketch entities by selecting the edge(s) and clicking “Remove Entities”.įor more information on importing DXF/DWG files visit our DXF import blog post. I can define a sketch origin to be in the middle of the logo for easier centering. Just click “Next” here, as the converter will not apply layers to the sketch entities. On the next page, options to import layers are given. Import as reference can be checked if desired. Select the preferred face or plane to insert the sketch onto. Now that I have a saved DXF file, it is time to load it into the model. I like to use Convertio, but any JPG/PNG-to-DXF converter should do. Saving this as an image file, it is now time to convert the photo into a DXF. By adjusting the contrast to maximum and the brightness to zero, a silhouette effect is achieved. I used Camtasia Studio to get my results. To convert an image like the one seen above, go to any photo or visual editing software.

The conversion recognized all the lines correctly. Right: Converted DXF line entities, some edges did not come through the converter.īy using basic photo editing software, I turned the image above into the monochromatic image Photos with multiple colors have a chance not being translated completely into DXF images. Personally, I have had most luck with monochromatic photos. CONVERTING PHOTOSīefore converting images like logos into DXF formats, picking out the right image is important to ensure that the translation is a success. Work smarter, not harder, and start utilizing some of these features to make your designing as efficient as can be. In this blog, you will learn how to edit a company logo or photo for proper translation, turn it into a DXF/DWG format, and import it into SOLIDWORKS. By the end of this article, you will see a process workflow on how to import a picture into a SOLIDWORKS sketch as sketch entities. The process of importing a company logo – or any image, for that matter – is simple and quick. Tired of using sketch pictures and splines to map out your company logo? Can’t find the right font to match? If you have answered “yes” to either of these questions, then you are in the right place.

Camworks logo