This section is where you upload, caption and annotate all your visual assets for your Components.
Uploading Component Images
At the top of the Image page, opt to browse for assets or drag & drop them in directly
Acceptable file formats include: AI, PSD, JPG, PNG, PDF - TIFF Files are not accepted
PDF files may also be subject to compression/lower resolution after uploading.
New uploads display as thumbnails in the order in which they get uploaded
To maximize the image size output on your Tech Packs, we recommend cropping tightly around the image with as little extra white space as possible.
Managing Component Images
Hovering over an Image Thumbnail reveals multiple options:
Clicking the Star Icon sets your Default Image - the Default Image appears as the thumbnail throughout the app as well as the front page on your Component Tech Pack and within your BOM on your Product Tech Pack
Clicking the 3-dot Overflow Icon will open the Overflow Menu where you can set an image to inactive, export the image to save it to your PC, or view the original source image.
Inactive images don’t appear on Tech Packs, but can be restored at any time from within the Inactive Image Section that can be accessed via the dropdown at the top of the images area.
In the source file window that appears you have options to replace the image, download the source file, delete, and view version history for any changes made to your image within backbone or via our illustrator plugin.
Clicking the Edit button opens the Image Annotator
Images are captioned with the original file name by default; click the file name text to edit it
Annotating Component Images
Navigating in the Image Annotator
Click the Edit button when hovering over any Image thumbnail to open the Annotator
Your Image is displayed in the main Annotator workspace
Navigate to other Images by exiting the Annotator by clicking the Back Arrow button at the top left
Zoom your view of the Annotator workspace in or out using the buttons at the top
Your Annotation tools are all in the toolbar to the left of the workspace
The column at the right of the workspace houses all the content linked to Marker Annotations
Component Annotation Tools
The Pointer tool allows you to select and resize any elements in your workspace - both source Images and individual Annotations
Click the element and a blue rectangle highlights it in your workspace
Click and drag the corners of the rectangle to size the element larger or smaller
The aspect ratio is locked by default - if you wish to resize without maintaining the aspect ratio, click the lock icon at top right before you click and drag
Be sure to click the Save button below the main toolbar after you resize any elements
The Marker tools allow you to communicate all different notes and callouts on each Image without creating much visual clutter
Click the second icon on the toolbar and choose the correct Marker tool
Place your Marker on your Image by clicking where you’d like it to appear
Click and drag as you place the Marker to create an arrow extension, for areas of finer detail
The content for each Marker is listed to the right of the workspace
Edit the content for any Marker by clicking it within this column
Use the Comment Marker tool to free-type notes and callouts
Enter your Comment in the modal and click save
Use the Construction Detail Marker tool to indicate common specifications related to the construction of your Components, housed in your Construction Detail Library
Query by Construction Detail Name or Construction Detail Code and select the correct match
New Construction Details can also be created on the fly through this Marker if needed
The Text tool allows you to add typed annotations right on top of your Image, rather than via a Marker
Set your desired Font and Font Size at top right
Place the annotation on your Image by clicking where you’d like it to appear
Type your desired text in the modal and click save
The Arrow / Line tool allows you to point to certain parts of your image
Set your desired Terminator (arrowhead, flat end, no terminator, etc.), Terminator Position (start or end of the line) and line Pattern (solid or dashed) at top right
Place the annotation on your Image by clicking, dragging, and releasing
The Dimension tool allows you to call out specific linear measurements
Set your desired Terminator (arrowhead, flat end,, no terminator, etc.) and line Pattern (solid or dashed) at top right
Place the annotation on your Image by clicking, dragging and releasing
Click the & box at the center of the line to type in your measurement, then click the X button to save
The Pen tool allows you to draw freehand on top of your Image
The Rectangle tool allows you to place a dashed or solid rectangular outline on your Image
The Circle tool allows you to place a dashed or solid circular outline on your image
The Move tool allows you to rearrange elements in your workspace - Images and Annotations alike
The Paint tool allows you to specify the color of your annotations
Select your desired color with the Paint tool prior to selecting another annotation tool, and the annotation will appear in that color
Select your desired color with the Paint tool and click existing annotations to switch their colors
Note that Marker colors are hard-set for consistency, you cannot change these with the Paint tool
The Erase tool allows you to remove annotations from your Image
Select the tool and then click any annotation to erase it
The Pan tool allows you to pan the view within your workspace
The Save button executes a hard save of your annotations; this is only necessary after resizing elements within your workspace. Other changes all auto-save.