Setting templates with the Background Images tool
In this recipe, we'll set the character's templates by using the Background Images tool.
Getting ready
As in the former recipe, no need for any particular preparations; just carry out the preparatory steps as mentioned in the Getting ready section of the previous recipe.
How to do it…
So let's start by adding the templates as background images; that is, as reference images only visible in the background in Ortho view mode and, differently from the previous recipes, not as 3D objects actually present in the middle of the scene:
- Press 1 on the numpad to switch to the orthographic Front view and press Alt + Home to center the view on the 3D Cursor.
- If not already present, press N to bring up the Properties ...
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