Setting Image Properties
To set image properties:
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Open the Image Properties dialog box.
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On the Record tab, select the record and field names with which this image field is associated.
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Set the image format and size attributes.
Field or Control Description Scale
Select to scale the image to the size of the frame that you set using the control selection handles or by the width and height that you enter. The scaling occurs when you view the page in a browser.
Size
Select to display the image as is, regardless of the control size on the page.
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Specify the alignment of your image.
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Select a style for the image.
Setting Image Label Properties
Be sure to assign an informational label to your image. Assigning an informational label to your image is especially important if your application works with screen reader software.
To document an image control with an informational label:
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Enter a text description in the Alt tag for image region.
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Select one of the following settings from the Type drop-down list box:
Field or Control Description None
Select if you do not want a label. The Text field becomes unavailable for entry.
Text
Select to enter a custom label. This value is the default setting.
Message Catalog
Select to use a preset message from the message catalog. The Message Set and Msg Number (message number) fields become available for entry.
RFT Long (record field table long) and RFT Short (record field table short)
Select to use a preset label from the record field set on the Record tab. The Label ID drop-down list box becomes available for entry.
Setting Image Use Properties
The Use tab of the Image Properties dialog box is the same as for that of an edit box.