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Adding an Image Object
You can use Image objects to add an image to any label type. Once you have added an Image object
to your label, you can choose to insert a variety of images into that Image object. You can add your
default logo, insert an image from the clipboard or a file on your computer, or capture and insert a
still image from a video camera or video-capture board that supports Video for Windows (such as
QuickCam).
You can use the following types of graphic files:
For best results, when you import a graphic, make sure the graphic you are importing is close to the
size of the graphic that will appear on the label. For example, if you want to print your company
logo on a shipping label, you should not import a logo graphic that is 5 x 7 inches. Also, take care
when using color graphics. When the graphics are converted to black and white during printing,
unexpected results may occur. Use black and white graphics whenever possible.
To add an Image object
1 Select the Designer tab.
2 Double-click Image.
The Image Object Properties dialog box appears.
3 Select the source of the image you want to insert in the Image object.
4 Select the properties that you want to apply to the image and click OK.
The selected image is added to the label inside of the Image object.
5 Move and resize the object as necessary.
Tip To resize an object, select the object and drag a handle on the bounding box.
Image Object Properties
BMP GIF PNG
JPG TIF
Preview Preview the image you are importing.
Horizontal alignment Left - Align the image with the left side of the object.
Center - Center the image within the object.
Right - Align the image with the right side of the object.
Vertical alignment Top - Align the image at the top of the object.
Middle - Center the image vertically within the object.
Bottom - Align the image at the bottom of the object.
Image source Clipboard - Insert an image from the Clipboard.
Live video camera
(Windows Only) - Capture and insert a still image
generated by a video camera or other Video for Windows-compatible
device connected to your computer.
This option is only available when a compatible video device is installed
on your computer.
Use default logo file - Insert the default logo you specified in Preferences.
File - Insert an image from a file.
Scale None - Do not scale the image.
Stretch - Stretch the image to fill the object.
Proportional - Scale the image proportionally to fit within the object.
Border Type - Select a border type.
Color - Choose a color for your border.
Video (Windows Only)
Device - Select the video device to use.