here we go, here we go, here we go!!!
1: create a model in Object Mode.
2: switch to Scene Mode by
Menu/Mode/Scene
3: Import any of your models in
Menu/Build/Add Object
3a : make sure all your models are imported in object Mode before you begin
4: To add background
Menu/Settings/Enviroment
4a: From this bit you can add a picture, Click off the checkerboard or leave it on if you so desire
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Cheers