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Importing files

All about importing files into Rayon.

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Last updated 2 days ago

Please note that DWG/DXF, PDF and image import is capped in Rayon to 25mo. When importing, a new temporary tab will open, please make sure popup blocker isn't preventing it from doing so.

Importing Image

To import an image in Rayon :

  • Click on Import in the top right of the project manager and choose a file.

  • Set the scale of your imported drawing, by choosing a starting point and en end point. You will then be asked to enter the distance. If needed you change the Unit value depending on the scale of your drawing. Then click on Continue.

  • That's it! Your file is imported In a new Model.

From Image import withing existing model, Scale on import isn't available. Supported format are : *.jpg, *.png, *.webp, *.heic, *.bmp, *.gif

Importing an AutoCAD file (DWG, DXF)

To import a DWG or DXF file in Rayon,

  • Click on Import in the top right of the project manager and choose a file.

  • Set the scale of your imported drawing, by choosing a starting point and en end point. If needed you change the Unit value depending on the scale of your drawing. Then click on Continue.

  • Finally, complete your import by Clicking Pick insertion point on the canvas.

  • That's it! Your file is imported In a new Model.

Importing a PDF file

To import a PDF file in Rayon,

  • Click on Import in the top right of the project manager and choose a file.

  • Select the pages you would like to import. (Up to ten pages).

  • Set the scale of your imported drawing, by choosing a starting point and en end point. You will then be asked to enter the distance. If needed you change the Unit value depending on the scale of your drawing. Then click on Continue.

  • Repeat this process for every page.

  • Choose if you would like to import the PDF file as vectors or as an image .

  • Finally, complete your import by Clicking Pick insertion point on the canvas.

  • That's it! Your file is imported In a new Model.

Importing & inserting files in a existing model

To import files from within a model...

  • Open the Menu in the top left of the editor and hover on Import.

  • Choose the type of file you would like to import (Image, DWG/DXF, PDF, Rayon File).

  • Choose a file and help Rayon set its scale, like in the examples above.

  • Finally, complete your import by...

    • Clicking Pick insertion point on the canvas. The chosen coordinates will be used as the vertical and horizontal center insertion point of your imported file.

    • Clicking on the canvas, at the file's original coordinates.

  • That's it! Your file is imported In your existing model !

When importing an image in an existing model, you can simply drag and drop multiple images directly from your file explorer to your Rayon model

Importing a RY file

To import a RY in Rayon,

  • Click on Import in the top right of the project manager and choose a file.

  • That's it! Your file is imported In a new Model.

For more step-by-step information, watch our tutorial about how to use layers in Rayon:

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