Importing Picture Files

Picture files can be imported into floor plan view, cross section/elevations, wall elevations, CAD details, and layout pages. Picture files do not display in camera views or overviews.

Select File> Import> Picture (BMP, JPG, PNG) to insert a picture file into a plan or layout file. The Import Picture File dialog opens so you can browse to a picture file on your computer.

Import Picture File Dialog

Navigate to the folder containing the picture to be imported.

Select the picture file from the list.

File name shows the selected picture.

Files of type can be *.bmp, *.jpg, *.png, *.gif, *.tif, or *.pcx.

Click Open to finish importing the picture. The picture is placed in the center of the current view.

Using Paste Image

You can also import a picture by first copying it to the Windows Clipboard, then navigating to a Chief Architect window and selecting Edit> Paste> Paste from the menu, or by using the Screen Capture tools. See "Paste" and "Creating Screen Captures".

Importing Backdrops

Backdrops for 3D views can be imported directly into the Library Browser from anywhere on your computer. See "Adding Backdrops to the Library".

Importing/Exporting Metafiles

Enhanced Metafiles (.EMF) can be imported and exported. See "Metafiles".