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You can also use the sort order for detail components to move an import symbol in front of or behind detail
components. For more information on sort order commands, see
Sorting the Draw Order of Detail
Components on page 1096.
Importing Images
You can import raster images to a Revit Architecture project to use as background images or as visual aids
needed during the creation of a model. By default, images are imported behind the model and annotation
symbols; however, you can change the display order. You can import images into 2D views only.
You can import images using the Import/Link
➤
Image command, or by dragging and dropping them from
Windows
®
Explorer.
To import an image
1 Click File menu
➤
Import/Link
➤
Image.
2 In the Import Image dialog, navigate to the folder containing the image file to import.
3 Select the file, and click Open.
The imported image displays in the drawing area and moves with the cursor. The image displays
symbolically, with 2 crossing lines indicating the extents of the image.
4 Click to place the image.
Related topic
■ Adding an Image to a Sheet on page 983
Modifying Imported Images
You can modify imported images using commands on the Edit toolbar, such as Rotate and Copy.
NOTE These commands also affect captured, rendered 3D images.
To modify an imported image
1 Select the image so that handles display on the image, and modify the image as follows:
■ To scale the image, drag the corner handles.
■ To move the image, drag it to the desired location.
■ To keep width and height settings proportional while scaling, on the Options Bar, select
Lock Proportions.
2 Click (Element Properties). In the Element Properties dialog, specify the values for the
height and width of the image.
3 If you want to rotate the image, use the Rotate tool on the Edit toolbar. See Rotating Elements
on page 308.
4 If you want to change the draw order, select the image and use commands on the Options Bar.
The draw order of raster images can be controlled in the same manner as detail elements. See
Sorting the Draw Order of Detail Components on page 1096.
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