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9.1 Image Pool

The Images in Show dialog displays a pool of images that have been imported to the showfile.
A preview of the image is shown on each pool item.

Menu Images in Show

Menu – Images in Show

9.1.1 Image Item Long-Click Menu​

The long-click menu offers the following options:

  • Change Name
    Allows you to rename the image for better organization or clarity.

  • Set Appearance
    Lets you add a colored border around the image item for visual distinction.

  • Replace
    Lets you replace an image with another.

  • Delete
    Deletes the image from the Images in Show view.

Menu Images in Show - Long-Click Menu

Menu – Images in Show - Long-Click Menu

9.1.2 Importing new Images​

To import images, click the Import button in the toolbar of the Images in Show dialog.

When selecting an image file, a dialog will prompt you to choose a file from the /edge/image_import_export folder on the USB Stick. Supported file formats include JPG, webp, GIF, BMP, and others. Transparency is supported for webp and GIF files.

To access Images in Show, open the Shortcuts page from the Menu and select Images in Show.

Images in Show - Import Image

Images in Show - Import Image

9.1.3 Renaming Images​

To rename an image, select it and click Rename in the toolbar of the Images in Show dialog.

Alternatively, you can long-press the image and choose Rename from the context menu, or press Name and tap on the image.

9.1.4 Replacing Images​

To replace an image in the pool with a newer or different version and have it automatically update in all use-places, select the image and click Replace in the toolbar of the Images in Show dialog.

Alternatively, you can long-press the image and choose Replace from the context menu.

9.1.5 Deleting Images​

To delete an image permanently, select it and click Delete in the toolbar of the Images in Show dialog.

Alternatively, you can long-press the image and choose Delete from the context menu, or press Delete on the front panel and tap on the image.