[Topgun]

how can you put schematics in blender. I know how to use the background image thing but, I want a different file for every ortho view. how can this be done?

[Water]

how can you put schematics in blender. I know how to use the background image thing but, I want a different file for every ortho view. how can this be done?

Well not yet, but...
Each modeling window can have it's own background image - so you will need 2 extra modeling windows. That way you can have one dedicated to top, side and front  ( Ctrl-arrow to make each full screen - toggle)

[Topgun]

how can you split windows horizontally? I only know vertically.

[Raven2001]

well theres something you can try:

create planes facing whatever direction you want a certain schematic to face, then UV map them with the schematic.

Ive never modelled with schematics so I have no idea if it will work

[Water]

how can you split windows horizontally? I only know vertically.

Same way - Either at the top, bottom or side.

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro/Blender_Windowing_System#Joining_and_Splitting_Windows
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro/Creating_Models_With_Photo_Assistance

[Topgun]

how can you split windows horizontally? I only know vertically.

Same way - Either at the top, bottom or side.

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro/Blender_Windowing_System#Joining_and_Splitting_Windows
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro/Creating_Models_With_Photo_Assistance

ok, thanks.

well theres something you can try:

create planes facing whatever direction you want a certain schematic to face, then UV map them with the schematic.

Ive never modelled with schematics so I have no idea if it will work

ok, I will give that a try.

[Water]

create planes facing whatever direction you want a certain schematic to face, then UV map them with the schematic.

Ive never modelled with schematics so I have no idea if it will work

It does work - except when you go into wireframe mode to move verticies and the picture disappears.

[Raven2001]

that shouldnt happen if the planes are different objects i think

[chief1983]

Yeah, in Max at least you only put the object you're working on in wireframe, the planes will stay textured.  And topgun, feel free to drop by the chatroom for help too, at least general advice on the model you're working on.