It is possible to include background images in a diagram or view. The background image is one of the graphic shapes in the Create pane


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Adding a background image

Make sure the diagram or view to which you want to add a background image is opened.

  1. In the Create pane, in Graphic shapes, click  Activate background images. The active diagram or view now turns pink to indicate that the function is active.

  2. In the Create pane, click  Image and then click on the active diagram or view.

  3. In the window that appears, select the desired image and open it. The image is now placed on the diagram or view.

  4. Resize the image until it is the correct size and drag it to the right spot in the diagram or view.

  5. Click  Activate background images one more time to deactivate the editing feature.


The background image is now fixed in the diagram or view and cannot be edited anymore.

Editing a background image

An existing background image in a diagram or view can be resized and moved. Make sure the diagram or view with the background image is open.

  1. In the Create pane, in Graphic shapes, click  Activate background images.

  2. Select the background image in the diagram or view, and make the desired changes.

  3. Click  Activate background images once again to deactivate the editing feature.


The changed background image is now fixed in the diagram or view.

Removing a background image

Make sure the diagram or view with the background image is open.

  1. In the Create pane, in Graphic shapes, click  Activate background images.

  2. Select the background image in the diagram or view, and press Delete.

  3. Click  Activate background images once again to deactivate the editing feature.


The background image is now removed from the diagram or view.