Image

Select an image that you want to use as a fill image, or add your own image pattern.

To access this command...

Choose Format - Area - Image tab.

Lists the available images. You can also import images.

To rename an image, select the image, right-click and choose Rename. To delete an image, select the image, right-click and choose Delete.

Locate the image that you want to import, and then click Open. The image is added to the end of the list of available images.

Imported images are saved in your user profile and can be used in other documents.

Options

Tiled: Fill the area with the image as tiles.
Stretched: Stretch the image to fit the object area.
Custom position/size: Set a custom size and position of the image in the object area.

Size of the tiles and the custom size.

Width: Set the width of the tile or custom size.
Height: Set the height of the tile or custom size.
As percentage of the parent: Mark to turn the height and width settings relative to the size of the area being filled.

Select the anchoring position of the image inside the object area.

X-Offset: Set the horizontal image offset value with respect to the anchoring position.
Y-Offset: Set the vertical image offset value with respect to the anchoring position.

Select the tiles offset in rows or columns. Use the spin button to specify the offset value.

Displays a preview of the current selection.