Adding pictures to the library

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4D v17.4

Importing a picture file

4D can import and display the most current picture formats, such as the JPEG, SVG, PNG, BMP, GIF and TIFF formats (non-exhaustive list).

To import a new picture into the Picture Library:

Click on the add button found under the picture list area or right-click in the picture list and choose Add.
A standard Open file dialog box appears. The “Files of type” menu lets you display the file formats supported by 4D.
Select the file to be imported and click Open.

Drag an external picture file and drop it in the picture list of the library.

If the picture if valid, the picture properties dialog is displayed. The photo’s dimensions are automatically defined depending on the picture imported. For more information, refer to Picture properties.

If necessary, modify the name and ID number as well as other properties and click OK to create the picture.

Warning: You can only modify the ID number of the picture when it is being created in the Picture Library.

Deleting a picture

To remove a picture from the library:

Select the picture you want to remove in the picture list, then click on the delete button .
OR
Right-click on the picture and choose Delete in the context menu.