How to overlay 2D images

In this tutorial you learn how to upload, position, and project 2D images.

Summary

• To upload a drawing, click Project Setup, and then Drawing Overlay
• Alternatively, from the Quick Access menu, go to 2D Drawing Overlay, followed by Edit
• Click to upload a drawing from file, or drag and drop the file
• The drawing appears as a 3D object, which can then be scaled, positioned, and projected onto the map
• To edit, double click the object or click the pencil icon on the drawing card
• Use the movement handles to manually position the drawing - translate and rotate

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Scale & Position Drawing

There are 4 methods to scale (and position) a drawing:

1. Scale by Distance - use a known/visible dimension
• click two points on the drawing and enter the distance between them
2. Align & Position - scale and position, by aligning points of reference that appear on both the drawing and the map
• click two points on the drawing, and then click the corresponding points on the map. See the Align & Position user guide to learn more.
3. Snap to position using another drawing - scale and position, by aligning with an existing drawing
• Select the drawing to snap to from the drop-down menu
4. Scale Icon - manually edit size
• click 'Scale' from the movement menu, and click and drag the corners of the object

View

• Drag the handle under Opacity, on the side sheet, to adjust the transparency of the drawing
• Toggle Project on Terrain, to project the drawing on the terrain and cover the existing map tile image
• Note: The drawing is projected at the set opacity value
• Click the lock icon on the drawing card, to lock its' position and prevent accidental editing or movement
• Hide and show -
• Click the eye icon on the drawing card
• Click the drawing name from the Quick Access menu, under 2D Drawing Overlay