Import a Background Image

Use an existing detailed illustration of your invention in your Rowan Patent figures.

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Written by Laura Berwick
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  1. Open the Drawing Tool and create or navigate to a desired figure.

  2. Copy your image file in your local file system and paste it onto the drawing canvas

    OR

    Select the Background Image option under the Import dropdown control in the toolbar or under the Drawing menu


  3. Drag and drop your desired image onto the target area of the presented dialog



    OR

    Click Select File to browse to your image in your local file system.

  4. Your image will be inserted as an un-numbered object within your figure.



    Your background image can be cropped, locked to the canvas, and numbered quickly using number stencils and the Stamp Stencil control.

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