Backdrop

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• The INSight application does not use the Backdrop.

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Use the Backdrop routine to change the image displayed in the window background for all applicable application modules.  This is similar to changing your "wallpaper" in Microsoft Windows.

Tips:

• This is a PC-level feature, which means you only need to make the change in one module.  You will see the effect for all applications within the modules that are launched from your PC.

• To see an example of the backdrop, click More.

   

  Backdrop Example:

  

  Tip:  For more information about the structure of a window, see Window Terminology.

   

Directions:

To see directions for...

• Opening Backdrop, click More.

   

  1.  Click File from the Menu Bar.

  2.  Click Settings.

  3.  Click Appearance.

  4.  Click Backdrop.
  
  Tip:  Or, use the keyboard shortcut:  [ALT] [f] [e] [a] [b].

   

  Backdrop Window Example:

  

   

• Editing the Backdrop, click More.

   

  Backdrop Prompts
  	The image currently used for your window backdrop displays below this bar.
  	To assign a different image as the backdrop: 1.  Click Import New Image.  The File Attachment window opens. 2.  Choose the appropriate image from the file names listed. 3.  Click Open.
  Tile/Stretch	To control the image orientation within the backdrop, click one of following options in the drop-down list: Stretch:  Displays the image across the entire backdrop. Tile:  Displays multiple instances of the image in a tiled layout.
  	To activate the image displayed in the current image window, click Save New Settings. Keyboard shortcut:  [ALT] [s]
  	To escape without changing the backdrop, click Cancel or press [ESC]. Keyboard shortcut:  [ALT] [c]