8.7.2. Search with photo

Initial situation: The correct component is to be found using the following two photos.

  1. Open the sketch search by clicking on 2D sketch [2D Sketch].

    -> The 2D sketch search [2D Sketch search] with the cube for entering a maximum of 3 sketches is opened.

  2. Click on the button image Upload. [Upload image]

    -> An Explorer window opens.

  3. Select the desired image and click on Open.

    -> The preview [Preview] opens.

  4. Adjust the slider under Contrast threshold so that the shadow disappears.

  5. Click on Apply filter.

    -> The preview image is inserted on the front of the cube.

  6. Click on Page [Side] to pan the side view to the front.

  7. Click Upload image button again and upload the second image.

    -> The preview [Preview] opens.

  8. Adjust the contrast threshold [Contrast threshold] slider so that the shadow disappears.

    If this does not work without important image details also disappearing, insert the image with the best possible setting by clicking on Apply filter.

    -> The preview image is inserted.

  9. Click on the button rectangle [Rectangle] and just cover the shadow with a white rectangle.

  10. Click on Apply and search.

    -> The results are listed and the part you are looking for is among the first hits.