... insert it as an image item on the sketchboard, and set the dimensions to match (on the modify tab). Send it to the back on the sketchboard, so that you can work over it. It will be appear on the trackpad with the other sketchboard items: 2_270749_370000000.png When you switch the sketchboard items off the trackpad (for a faster screen response) you can switch the picture shape back on to continue track planning over it. Untick this option while you have the image item loaded separately on the sketchboard: 2_270816_500000000.png cheers, Martin. posted: 27 Jul 2020 13:27 from: johndon Thanks Martin, much appreciated. John Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Baffled beginners> Sketchboard items in front of shapes? about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members and first-time visitors. indexing link for search engines back to top of page ...