Back 09/11/2009 - You can expand the FactoryPMI image library by importing images from other libraries. Use either your own images that you currently have on your computer (such as .jpg or .gif) or obtain a pre-made image library, such as Symbol Factory, to get additional pre-designed graphics. Put these files in a directory on your hard drive, which will make them accessible to import into FactoryPMI.

Importing Images to Use in FactoryPMI

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Begin by opening the FactoryPMI Gateway, and launch the Designer.

1. In the main menu, go to Tools > Image Management.
2. In the Image Management window, click on the Upload button (it looks like a page with a green up arrow).
3. Navigate to a folder on your hard drive that contains the images you wish to import. You may select one or multiple images.
4. Click Open. Now your image(s) are added to your FactoryPMI library!

Using Your Newly Imported Images

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Once you import the images into FactoryPMI, you can use them for static or dynamic displays in your windows.

1. Create a new window or open an existing one that you wish to modify
2. In the component palette, select the Image component (under the Display category)
3. Place a new Image component on your window.
4. In the Property Editor, find the image's Image Path property and press the browse icon to its right.
5. Choose your newly uploaded image. Now you can use the Property Editor window to scale, rotate, and tint the image by changing the image component properties.
6. For a description of image component properties, see the user manual.