Image

This option, also available by selecting Schematic > Graphics > Image on the ribbon, lets you select an external .bmp or .gif image file and place it on the symbol grid.

Follow this procedure to add a bitmap or GIF image to a symbol:

1. Select Draw > Image or click Image under Graphics on the Schematic ribbon.

   This displays a file browser. It defaults to your PersonalLib location, but lets you use buttons to select Syslib, UserLib, Project Folder, file path, or standard browser functions to look through your file system and network.

2. Specify the file format as bitmap (.bmp) or GIF (.gif).
3. Click Open to import the image to the schematic.
4. Position the cursor at the desired location and click. The image appears at the cursor location, remaining selected so you can drag the cursor to resize it. Resizing maintains the original proportions.
5. Click again to anchor the image. The image remains selected, with the drag handles on the corners visible. If necessary, you can select a handle to resize the image.
   Note:

   The image includes a Properties window in which you can edit the image’s properties, including center coordinates, angle of rotation, width, and height. A check box toggles display of a border and enables additional border properties including border color and width. Use the additional check boxes to mirror the image left-to-right, and to establish a link to the image file.