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Take one photo of the complete product
The first image should show what the part belongs to. This gives scale and explains the component’s role before close-up details are reviewed.
02
Capture every useful face
Photograph the front, back, sides, top and bottom where possible. Include broken edges, screw holes, clips and mating features. Avoid perspective-heavy close-ups as the only reference.
03
Show where the component fits
Photograph the empty location or mating component. A missing feature may be easier to reconstruct from the surrounding geometry than from a damaged fragment alone.
04
Add scale and measurements
Include a ruler in at least one reference photo, then provide actual dimensions separately. A photograph is not a substitute for final measurement, but it makes early assessment much easier.
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Send the object, file, photos or measurements you already have. The next questions can be based on your actual project rather than a generic example.
Upload Photos of the PartQuestions about this project type
Are phone photos enough?
Usually yes for an initial assessment if they are sharp, well lit and taken from several angles.
Should I use a coin for scale?
A ruler or caliper reading is more useful because the reference dimension is unambiguous.