Can I import a PNG with transparency and have sketchup trace the edges?

[lord_nimon]

I have a PNG that is an image of a coin with an irregular edge. The areas outside of the edge are transparent.

I want to convert this into a 3D object. I can import the PNG, but I can’t figure out how to get Sketchup to trace the irregular edge of the coin.

I’m using Sketchup Make 2017, but I can use the free web version as well.

[DaveR]

TIG’s Image Trimmer can trace around an image such as yours. It’s part of his SKM tools and is available from Sketchucation.

[Box]

But in reality the two point arc tool will give you a better result with that shape. Tig’s image trimmer will pick up all the pixels whereas the arc tool will trim them off nicely.

[lord_nimon]

How do I use the 2-point arc tool to trace the image?

[Box]

Import the image, explode it then draw the arcs as needed and remove the excess.
Here is a very quick version, you can be as accurate or as rough as you need.