Image

As a source of the image, you can either provide a specific file name or an expression.

File Name

Select File, and click the ... button to select the image file you want to use in your template. The supported image formats are JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, and EMF.

Images with transparent colors are not allowed in PDF/A format. Transparent colors will change to white if you export a report as PDF in PDF/A format (see Specify export options).

Expression

Select Expression, and click fx to provide an expression that returns the source of an image. Select the required instances or methods from the Custom Classes node in the Expression Editor.

To use an expression for the image source, you must have added a custom assembly with the required instances and methods. The assembly method must return the image as a byte array.

Size Mode

Select the appropriate size mode for your image.

• AutoSize: The size of the report item is adjusted to the given image size. If you use this option, you must have prepared the image with the correct size and resolution.

• Fit: The image is adjusted to the size of the report item. The image may thus be shown distorted.

  

• FitProportional: The image is adjusted to the size of the report item, but the proportions are respected. The report item size may be larger than necessary.

  

• Clip: The image size is not adjusted. The image is truncated to fit in the report item. The image may be only shown partially.

  

Preview

The Preview area shows the appearance of the currently selected settings.