Hi, i am wondering if anyone can help?? i am trying to import a tiff file but it keeps coming back with 'Error reading file'. can anyone shed light on this. basically, i am trying to add a picture to my packaging that will rotate with the pack in 3D.
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You can save your image as a decal and apply the decal to the part.
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Hi Prasoon, this might work. But, how do I save my image as a decal? I have coral software and can save or export to just about anything including PDF’s, but no decal. Any ideas?
How have you created your Tiff file?
If I remember correctly you need to have created it with LZW compression switched off.
Just beware that file size matters. Large Tiffs will slow Solidworks down. I have had instances of Solidworks refusing to render an image because of its size.
A few years back I had a similar problem. Turned out that time that SW didn't like CMYK. This may be the issue in your case, I don't know if SW has made allowances for CMYK since. Photoshop will tell you what format your image is, if neccessary save an RGB version and try that.
From the photoview menu click edit decal, you can then navigate to the file and apply as decal.
Thanks everyone, sure is some good experience out there. As Bjorn correctly pointed out, SW doesnt like CMYK. Through experimentation, i discovered this yesterday.
i found the best way to apply an image so that it appears all the time without rendering, is in sketch mode, then insert picture sketch. works a treat.
thanks for all your help.
A few years back I had a similar problem. Turned out that time that SW didn't like CMYK. This may be the issue in your case, I don't know if SW has made allowances for CMYK since. Photoshop will tell you what format your image is, if neccessary save an RGB version and try that.
From the photoview menu click edit decal, you can then navigate to the file and apply as decal.