There’s a straightforward way of importing your image into Solidworks, and that’s through the Sketch function. With any imported image, the most important factor is the clarity of the image and the accuracy of the measurements as well as the dimensions, seeing as the end goal of a lot of these processes are workable 3D models that will sometimes be used to prototype certain machine parts using 3D printers or CNC machines. There could even be actual scans or photos of patterns or gaskets that need to be imported into the program for CNC work. Sometimes these reference images will be scanned copies of floor plans and details or hand-drawn sketches of details. With the top-down workflow incorporated into Solidworks, users will inevitably find themselves having to import 2D plans or sketches into the program to be used as references.
