2d imag to show up in 3d views

[DenisonDrywall]

I have a client that has a very specific piece of art (a print that is 6' x 3.5') that we are desigining into the house.  I have a 2D image of it and I can make it show up in 2d elevations as such, but how do i make it show up in a 3D view?

 

Thanks,

[DenisonDrywall]

i searched but i didn't try 'artwork' as a search word.

[ericepv]

You'll need to import the image into your user library as a new material which you can he specify as a finish in the dialog box for your frame (or whatever you're using).

[DenisonDrywall]

ok. the artwork search helped in the knowledge base.  that was easy peasy but now it only shows up as a white box in elevation and not the image itself.  why is that?  works fine in 3D.

[Joe_Carrick]

You would need to create the Pattern from Texture.  Vector views only show patterns, not textures.

[ericepv]

Like Joe said, you won't see it in a Vector view, try standard or watercolor.

[Joe_Carrick]

Also note that even if you do use the "create Pattern from Texture" it might not be a very successful representation.  This functionality is a bit difficult to get really good results with.

[glennw]

Try:

Build Image>Create Billboard Image.

This will display in both rendered (as long as you have Textures set to display) and vector views (with Patterns toggled on or off).

This was one I did a while ago.

The painting on the wall is a photo of their painting.