Images can be added to the map as layers using the image layer creator. This allows you to import images, fit them to a relevant area on the map and add them as a context layer to one or more of your projects.

Gather your Files

The Image import works with PDF, .JPG, or .PNG files. The images can be black and white or color. PDFs must be a single page.

Access the Layer Upload Applet

Navigate to the Layer Palette, then click “New data layer”

When the Layer Library opens, click “Create new Layer” on the right hand side

The dropdown displays all of the layer type options. Select Image

The layer applet will appear in the right hand palette.

Upload a File

Click Browse
Select a file on your computer
Click "Next"
After uploading the image, it will be placed at the center of your current screen in 2D view.
Enter details about the layer
Give it a name and description
Click "Next"
Adjust the image to sit correctly on the map using the editing controls. The process varies slightly for PDF versus Images
PDF
1. Adjust resolution
  1. Zoom in or out to show as much of the page as you wish
  2. The level of detail shown will be saved to the final layer
  3. Click next when you are happy with the zoom
2. Crop
  1. many times PDFs include titleblocks or additional text that is unnecessary to show on the map. Crop the PDF image to only include what you need.
  2. Click and drag a rectangle around the image area you want to keep
  3. Click Done when you are satisfied
After the initial PDF import, resize, and crop, the steps are the same. Continue to IMG/PNG to finalize the layer

Image
1. Scale
2. Stretch
3. Rotate
4. Adjust the image opacity using the slider of the “Layer being edited” in the menu to the left.
Click "Save"