Image Properties

This dialog controls the properties of images that you have imported into PopChart Builder.

General

This dialog pane controls general properties for your imported image.

Transparency

You can the transparency of your image by sliding the transparency bar or entering a number. 100% means that the object is solid, while 0% means that the image is invisible. The image above the transparency bar will help indicate the effect of your setting.

Picture Size

This allows you to set the size of your imported image.

Width

This is the width of your imported image.

Height

This is the height of your imported image.

Constrain Proportions

If this box is checked, PopChart Builder will maintain the aspect ration of your image when you change the width or height.

Restore to Default Size

When you click on this button, PopChart Builder will restore the image to its original size.

Border

Controls the image border settings.

Border Type

Sets the image border type. Available options include:

None

Thin

Regular

Thick

Double Thin

Double - Thin Inside, Thick Outside

Double - Thick Inside, Thin Outside

Color

Sets the project border color.

Drill-down

This pane controls options for the drill-down effect of the currently selected imported image. For information about Drill-down effects, refer to "Drill-down Effects" in Chapter 7 of the PopChart Server User Guide.

Drill-down URL

This is the URL (internet address) of the web page or resource to which the user will be forwarded when he or she clicks on the image. You can also use JavaScript instead of a URL.

Method for Highlighting

This option changes the method for highlighting the image when it has been enabled for drill-down effects. You can choose from the following options:

OutLine

A single line outlines the drill-down area as the mouse passes over it.

Bold OutLine

A double line outlines the drill-down area as the mouse passes over it.

Color for Highlighting

When drill-down is enabled for an, the color of the border area around it will change to the color shown in the color button. To change this color, click on the button. This will bring up the will bring up the Color Properties dialog (refer to "Color Properties"), from which you can select a color.

Advanced

This controls advanced properties for the bitmap object. For more information, refer to "Advanced Object Properties".