How to use an Embedded Image in a Dashboard

Background:

This article shows how to use an Embedded image in a Dashboard

Steps to Complete:

1. In your Dashboard, go to the toolbox (The top left corner of the designer).

2. Select the component tab and you will see the Image component.

3. Select the image component and click and drag it onto the designer.

4.Select the image component on the dashboard and click the pencil icon.

5.This will pull up the Image Manager. You will then see the options “Shared”, “Embedded”, and “External URL”. Click “Embedded” and select “Add Image”. This will bring up your file manager and select the image you want to use in the dashboard. The Image will be added the Image Manager and will be automatically checked.

6. Click “OK” and the image will then be loaded into the dashboard.

7. In the inspector tab, you can change the how the image is viewed. You can change the “Source”, “Repeat”, “Size”, “V-Align”, and “H-Align”.Note: The image sizing “Contain” will fit the image in the component as proportional. The option “Original” will use the images original size, within the component.