2.5.5 Creating a Background
You can use an image or a shape component as a background for any portion of a Viewsheet. For example, you can place an image behind a set of components to provide the appearance of a frame or panel.
To use an image or shape as a background, follow the steps below:
1. Add an image component or shape component to the Viewsheet.
2. For an image component, follow the steps below:
a. Right-click the image component, and select 'Properties' from the context menu. This opens the 'Properties' dialog box.
b. Select the General tab. From the 'Static Image' panel, specify an image to display as the background. (See Image for more details.)
c. Select the Advanced tab, and enable the 'Scale Image' option.
d. Click 'OK' to exit the dialog box.
3. Right-click the image or shape component, and select 'Send to Back' from the context menu.
4. Drag the image or shape into the desired position (usually behind another component or components).

5. Resize the image or shape as desired.

You can continue placing other components on top of this background image.

See Also
Moving a Component, for information on resizing an element.
Scaling an Image, for methods of scaling an image without distortion.
Shape Components, for detailed information about setting shape properties.
Image, for detailed information about setting image properties.
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