Drawing Object Image

The image used in an image drawing object can be configured in Designer, then later changed during Runtime using Workflows. This can be used to convey information visually to a Runtime operator.

Setting the Image on the Properties Grid

  1. In Designer, navigate to the Map or Display Layout containing the image object.
  2. Select the image object.
  3. In the Properties, select the Image ellipses to pen the Resource Picker.
    1. Select the image from the list, or Import.
    2. Click OK.

Change Image for a Single Object Using Workflows

To change the Image property of an image object, you will first require an Action block in your Workflow. Drag and drop one into the work area if required.

  1. Double-click the Action block to open the Action Browser.
  2. Navigate to the Map or Display Layout containing the object, then select it.
  3. In the Commands pane, select Set Image.
  4. In the Expression pane, select Image.
  5. Select the image to be used from the list, or Import it. Click OK.
  6. Click OK again to set the command on the Action block.

Change Image for Multiple Objects Using Workflows

To change the Image property of image objects, you will first require an Action block in your Workflow. Drag and drop one into the work area if required.

  1. Double-click the Action block to open the Action Browser.
  2. In the Objects pane, select Display Layout.
  3. In the Commands pane, select Set Drawing Objects Image.
  4. In the Expression pane, select Image.
  5. Select the image to be used from the list, or Import it. Click OK.
  6. In the Expression pane, select Shape IDs to choose which objects this applies to.
    1. For each image object, select it then click the > button, or click >> to select all image objects.
    2. Click OK.
  7. Click OK again to set the command on the Action block.