Lotus Domino Designer 8 Help - Adding and enhancing graphics in a navigator

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Adding and enhancing graphics in a navigator
The following types of files can be pasted or imported into a navigator:

BMP (Bitmap)

GIF

JPEG

PCX

TIFF 5.0s

Note Graphic backgrounds cannot be moved; graphic buttons can be moved.

To paste a graphic from another product

1. Create a new navigator, or open an existing navigator.

2. Choose one of the following:

Create - Graphic Button to paste the graphic as a button on the navigator.
Create - Graphic Background to paste the graphic as a background for the navigator.

3. If you are creating a Graphic Button, drag the graphic where you want the button to appear.

To import a graphic

1. Create a new navigator, or open an existing navigator.

2. Choose File - Import.

3. Select the file to import and click OK.

4. Click Graphic Button to import the graphic as a button, or click Graphic Background to import the graphic as a background for the navigator.

To edit a graphic

Double-click a drawn object to edit its properties. For example, you can change colors or widths of lines on drawn objects.

Use drawing tools available from the Create menu or the SmartIcons bar to enhance existing objects.

To edit an object that is under another object, click the overlying object and choose Design - Send to Back and then select the object you want to edit. Hotspots are always on top and cannot be sent to the back.

To delete a navigator object

To delete a navigator object (such as a button, graphic button, or rectangle), select the object and choose Edit - Delete.

To remove a graphic background, choose Design - Remove Graphic Background.

Tips for drawing new navigator objects

To create several identical navigator objects quickly, hold the SHIFT key down while choosing Create. Draw all the objects you need; choose Create - <shape name> to exit create mode.
To draw a square or a circle, hold the SHIFT key down while dragging the shape.
To move an object that isn't locked into position, drag the object to a new location.
To resize an object, click the object, position the cursor on one of the sizing corners, and drag the object to the size you want.
To line up objects at a grid mark, choose Design - Navigator Properties, click the Grid tab, and select "Snap to grid." Choose a grid size (1 pixel is the most precise).
To freeze an object at its current position and size, click the object, choose Design - Object Properties, and select "Lock size and position."

See Also

Adding graphic objects to navigators

Adding text to and highlighting navigator objects

Adding hotspots

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