Add an Image

Images can be added to a Map or Display Layout. This can be used to represent a real-world element, display a corporate logo, or to be used as a design element.

Add the Image Resource

Before you can add an image to a Map or Display layout, it must first be added to your project Resources.

  1. In Project Explorer, go to Resources > Images.
    Location of image resource folder
  2. Right-click Images, then Add.
  3. Navigate to and select the file to import for the Image.

Add the Image to a Map or Display Layout

  1. In the Drawing pane, click the image icon and move the cursor to a location on the map. Click again to place it.
    Location of the image item.
  2. In Properties > >Image > Select File click the ellipsis (…) button.
    Location of the file selection property
  3. In the Resource Picker panel click the Image to add. If it is not listed, click Import. From the local drive, highlight the image file and click open. The image will load into Resource Picker. Click OK.
    Example of a map with an image

Resize the image by dragging the corners of the frame. For precise sizing go Properties > Layout. Input the height and width dimensions as required.

You may update the image Stretch property in Properties > Image > Stretch. This affects how the image fills the frame.
Stretch Option Description Example
None The image does not stretch to fit the frame. It remains its original size.
Fill Image stretches to fill out to the corners of the frame.
Uniform The image resizes so that it has the same aspect ratio, and stretches until it fills to either the horizontal or vertical frame.
Uniform to Fill The image resizes, maintaining its original aspect ratio, stretching until it fills to the horizontal and vertical frame.