CIMPLICITY6.3. Configuration Object: Image Property
An image file can display on a menu node instead of an icon.
The image can:
- Include transparency, which is supported.
- Be a maximum of 48x48 pixels.
The actual image size does not have to be an exact square, e.g. 16x16 or 32x32; the space assigned on the node will be the square that accommodates the largest side.
- Be any of the popular file types, including:
- .png
- .gif
- .jpg
- Runtime example: Image on menu items.
- Configuration: Image property.
Configuration: Image Property
- Click the button to the right of the Image field.
An Open dialog box opens.
- Select any of the popular file types.
Result: The selected image will display on the node instead of an icon.
Important: If the graphic file is in the Screens folder or subfolder, a relative path can be entered in the Image field. for any other location, an absolute path must be used.
Example
The correct Image field entry for a Waterdrop.png image depends on its location, as follows.
| File location | Correct Image Field Entry |
|---|---|
| C:\Project\ProfNav\Graphics\Waterdrop.png | C:\Project\ProfNav\Graphics\Waterdrop.png |
| C:\Project\ProfNav\Screens\Waterdrop.png | .\Waterdrop.png |
| C:\Project\ProfNav\Screens\Graphics\Waterdrop.png | .\Graphics\Waterdrop.png |
Two .png files are selected to display on menu items.
The files and their sizes are:
| File | Size (Pixels) |
|---|---|
| VFlame.png | 10x20 |
| Waterdrop.png | 14x16 |
Runtime Example: Image on Menu Items
A Navigation menu in CimView displays the images in a square space that accommodates the largest image side, as follows.
| Image | Display Space (Pixels) | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Flame image | 32x32 |
| B | Water drop | 16x16 |