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+ | ====== Background Bitmaps in Rhino ====== | ||
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+ | When it comes to placing background bitmaps using the **BackgroundBitmap** command, bigger is not always better. | ||
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+ | Rhino uses [[rhino: | ||
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+ | - The image dimensions must be a power of 2 in both width and height (i.e. 512 x 512, 1024 x 512, 2048 x 4906, etc.). | ||
+ | - The overall image size must not exceed the limitations imposed by the video hardware or video driver. This is video card dependent. | ||
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+ | If this criteria is not met, then the image will not display at all. | ||
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+ | =====More information===== | ||
+ | Because of the above limitations, | ||
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+ | If you go into Rhino 5's // | ||
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+ | {{http:// | ||
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+ | In Rhino 4, the page is // | ||
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+ | =====Troubleshooting===== | ||
+ | When troubleshooting background bitmap problems, first make sure you have the latest video driver from your video card manufacturer. | ||
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+ | If you are having problems displaying background bitmaps, you might try resizing your images yourself, using your favorite image editing application, | ||
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+ | Keep in mind that just because you can load an image that is 1000000 x 1000000 in resolution does not mean Rhino will use this resolution. You might feel that 2048 x 2048 is too low of a resolution to see the details you want. But, if 2048 x 2048 is your card's limit, then that is the resolution that Rhino will use. | ||
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+ | If an image shows as a white rectangle, try changing the image’s side length (in pixels) to be [[http:// | ||