Inserting an Image into the RockPlot2D Window

RockPlot2D | Draw | Insert | Image

Use the Image menu command or toolbar button to insert into the current RockPlot2D image a raster image from a BMP, JPG, EMF, PCX, PNG, TGA, TIF, or WMF file. This could be an image of a company logo, an aerial photo, etc.

Step-by-Step Summary

1. Select the Draw | Insert | Image menu item, or click on the Draw | Image button at the top of the screen .
   The Image button is available in the Draw | Insert drop-down menu.

   

   The program will be in "Draw Image" mode, as noted at the bottom of the screen.

2. Position the pointer in the graphic window where one corner if the image is to be located, and click and hold down the left mouse button.
   
3. Drag the cursor diagonally, to draw a rectangular space where the image will be placed.
   
4. When you release the mouse button, the program will display the Image Atttibutes window.
   
5. Click the Load Image button to browse for the image to be placed in the RockPlot2D page.
   
6. Establish any other characteristics that you wish, and click OK to place the image.
   
7. To turn off the Insert Image mode, click the Draw Image X button at the bottom of the window, or press the Shift+Escape keys, or click the arrow button .
   
8. To edit the image's characteristics (outline, transparency, etc.),
   • Click the Edit button at the top of the window
   • Double-click on the image, or right-click on it and choose Properties.
   • Adjust the settings. See Image Attributes for information.
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See Also

• Editing RockPlot2D Graphics
• Using Undo
• The ReportWorks Window
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