How to open images and take measurements in Solid Edge ST5

[SheethalKumar]

Hi!

I'm modelling a spur gear in solid edge st5. I wasn't able to obtain the exact gear tooth profile. There is an option in CATIA wherein you can take open an image and make measurements.

So if you were modelling a gear, then you could take a photograph of the gear placed next to a scale. Calibrate your measurement in the image using the photograph of the scale. Then you can measure the tooth profile parameters and then sketch. I wasn't able to do the same thing in ST5 and was wondering if anybody can help me do so!

Thanks!

 

[kjoiner]

Hello,

You can insert an image while in sketch mode. Start your sketch, then go to the "tools" tab. You will see an icon for inserting a text profile and one for inserting an image. From there you can insert a photo and scale it as necessary.

Kyle

 

[Kenny_G]

For future reference, you might try asking these type of questions here:

http://community.plm.automation.siemens.com/t5/Solid-Edge/ct-p/solid-edge

Ken G.

http://grundey.blogspot.com