Bitmap Tool Paths

[kubotaman]

I have a picture of a rosette that is 3d and a nice project to make. I can import the picture as a bitmap but am confused as to the next step. Where can I get the best instructions as to the next step. I am importing the bitmap into Aspire. Thanks

[adrianm]

If it's a decent quality picture I usually use the "create component from selected bitmap" to make the initial component.

I then copy that into the working model, delete the original component and start working with the sculpting tools to correct any areas that don't look quite right.

[kubotaman]

Adrian, thanks for the reply. I will try to do what you suggested. The picture is of a very good quality. Is that to say that from a bitmap I can get a 3d image?

[adrianm]

Yes, I find converted images don't have enough relief for my tastes but a bit of fiddling with the component height normally gets something in the ball park.

For someone who is as artistically challenged as me it's a lot better starting point than trying to do it from scratch.