Using background graphics – Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual User Manual

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Adding Graphics

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Imported bitmap graphics can appear inside a button object or as a
background object on the screen. This section shows how to use an
imported graphic as a background object.

To place an imported graphic on the screen:

1. Click the Graphic Image tool in the toolbox.

Or choose Graphic Image from the Objects

Graphics submenu.

2. Position the pointer where you want to place the graphic and click

the left mouse button.

The image border is selected and you’re placed in inner graphic
mode.

3. Select a graphic from the Graphics list box.

You can import graphics by clicking the icon on the format bar.

The border is sized to the graphic and becomes invisible. The
image is automatically selected.

Imported Graphic

While the image is selected (Graphics list box is reverse video)
you can view other graphics using the

and

DOWN

arrow keys.

Each time you press a key the current view is replaced with
another.

4. Exit graphic image mode by clicking the selection tool in the

toolbox.

Or click the right mouse button.

5. Click to exit inner graphic mode.

Or choose Inner Graphic from the Format menu.

Using
Background Graphics