Operation Manual

Images, Animation, and Multimedia 185
Linking inserts a copy of the image file into the WebPlus Web site, linked to
the actual file so that any changes you later make to it in the native application
will be automatically reflected in WebPlus. Linking is one way of avoiding
"bloat" by limiting the size of the project file. On the other hand, you'll need to
manage the externally linked files carefully, for example making sure to
include them all if you move the WebPlus file to a different drive.
By default, WebPlus prompts you to embed images that are <256 KB, by pre-
selecting the "Embed Picture" option in the Insert Picture dialog (but you can
always select "Link Picture" instead). If you like, you can change the threshold
file size or even switch off the automatic selection.
You can check resources via Site Manager later on, to change an item's status
from linked to embedded, or vice versa.
For dragging images from the Media Bar, images <256 KB are embedded,
while images >256 KB are linked. However, you can change embed or link
status with the Shift key as you drag.
To preselect embedding or linking based on file size:
1. Choose Options... from the Tools menu. Select the General menu option.
2. To preselect the "Embed Picture" option for images under a certain size,
select the threshold size in the "Embed if smaller than" list. ("Link
Picture" will be pre-selected for images larger than the threshold.)
3. To choose whether to embed or link each image, uncheck Suggest
embed/link picture. You can still select either option in the import dialog;
it will now remember and preselect the last setting you used.
Using the Media Bar
The Media Bar acts as a "basket" containing photos for inclusion in your Web
site. Its chief use is to aid the design process by improving efficiency (avoiding
having to import photos one by one) and convenience (making photos
always-at-hand). For photo-rich Web sites in particular, perhaps based on a
WebPlus
design templates, the Media Bar is a valuable tool for dragging
photos directly onto unwanted pictures to replace them.