You can create a database icon by copying an icon from another database and pasting it in, by pasting a bitmap from a graphics application, or by creating an icon in IBM® Lotus® Domino(TM) Designer.

To paste an icon into a database

1. Copy an icon from another database or copy a graphic from a graphics application to the Clipboard.

If you are copying a bitmap, reduce the bitmap size to a 1/2-inch square (32 x 32 pixels). You cannot resize it in Designer, and Designer truncates larger bitmaps.

3. In Designer, open the database in which you want to paste the icon.

4. In the Design pane, click Other - Database Resources.

5. Double-click Icon to start the Design Icon editor.

6. Click Paste.

7. Edit the icon in the Design Icon editor.

To create a new icon

You must have a mouse to create a new icon.

1. Open a database in Designer.

2. In the Design pane, click Other - Database Resources.

3. Double-click Icon to start the Design Icon editor.

4. Click a color and then click a square to fill it with the chosen color.

5. Continue filling in squares until the icon is complete.

6. Click OK to save the icon.

Note Icon changes replicate and can be affected by replace or refresh design procedures. The icon design will refresh or replace if you disable "Prohibit design refresh or replace to modify" on the Design tab of the Design Document Properties box (To get this Properties box, select Icon in the Work pane and then select File - Design Properties).

See Also

Completing an application and managing design changes

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