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Inserting Images
Now that we’ve selected our label template and discussed general project options, the
next step is to add images to our label design. You should be on the main screen of the
Advanced Interface. If you’ve made any changes and need to reset your screen back to
the default view, please select File>New and repeat the steps discussed in the Advanced
Mode section of this chapter.
Before continuing with our CD/DVD label design, let’s go over some general
information about inserting images. There are several ways to insert images in
MediaFACE® 4.01. An image can be inserted as a background on your label or as a
picture. There are several source options available that apply to both backgrounds and
pictures. These source options include from a file, from the image library and from an
external source. Each of these is discussed in more detail below.
From a File
Image files can be selected from directories on a hard drive, floppy disk or CD.
MediaFACE® 4.01 supports the following graphic formats: .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .TIF,
.PCX, .CMP, .DCX, .ICO, .PCD, .CUR, .FPX, .EPS, .PNG, .PCT, .PSD, .RAS, .TGA,
.WMF and .WPG.
To insert an image from a file:
Select Insert>Picture>From File from the menu.
Select image to insert from drive or disk.
Click Open. The Insert Image dialog box will close.
The cursor will change to the Insert Picture Tool.
Move your mouse crosshair over the label.
Left click and hold the mouse button down. Then move the mouse diagonally
and you will notice a box being drawn with the image inside.
To apply as a background, click on the image and select Format>Image>Fit to
Label.
From the Image Library
The full version of MediaFACE® 4.01 contains over 500 high-resolution images to
choose from. There are six main categories including Business, General, Lifestyle,
Music, Special Occasion and Spiritual.
Using the Format Menu:
Select Insert>Picture>From Image Library from the menu.
Find the image you want to insert. Click once to highlight image.
Click the Insert button. The Image Library dialog box will close.
The cursor will change to the Insert Picture Tool.
Move your mouse crosshair over the label.
Left click and hold the mouse button down. Then move the mouse diagonally
and you will notice a box being drawn with the image inside.
To apply as a background, click on the image and select Format>Image>Fit to
Label.
