Adding images

Here we list the types of image you can use and show you how to add them:

Which graphics files can you use?

You can add images with these file extensions to your flipcharts, .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .tif, .png and .wmf  (Windows computers only).

Any other formats are not supported.

Add an image from the Resource Library

  1. Open the Resource Browser

  2. In the top pane of the Browser, browse Shared Resources until you find the desired category.

  3. Open the folder and browse its contents in the bottom pane of the Resource Browser.

  4. Double-click on the image, or drag and drop it onto the flipchart page.

Add an image from the ActiView Visual Presenter

You need ActivInspire Professional to use this function.

For details of how to install the ActiView software, and set up and use the device, see the user documentation on the product CD.

All platforms

Ensure that the ActiView software is installed on your computer.

  1. Connect the device to the power supply as described in the 'AV322 Visual Presenter User Manual'.

  2. Plug the device into a USB port on your computer and power it on.

Windows

  1. Select Insert > From Scanner/Camera,  the 'Select Source' Dialog Box opens, showing all the devices for which drivers are installed on your computer.

 

  1. Click Visual Presenter V2 TWAIN, then click Select. ActivInspire is minimized.and the 'Insert Captured Image' Dialog Box opens. It shows the image or object you are about to capture in real time.

      • Move the image or object to the desired position.

      • Adjust the ActiView lens and light source if necessary.

  1. Click Setting. The Camera Settings Toolbox is displayed. Select options to fine-tune the picture.

    For details of Basic and Advanced options, see the multilingual 'Quick Reference Guide' on the product CD.

  2. Click Capture to maximize ActivInspire and insert the picture into the current flipchart page.

 

 

Mac and Linux

  1. Select Insert > Document Camera Image. The 'Insert Captured Image' Dialog Box opens. It shows the image or object you are about to capture in real time.

    • Move the image or object to the desired position.

    • Adjust the ActiView lens and light source if necessary.

  2. Click Capture to insert the picture into the current flipchart page.

Add an image from a TWAIN scanner or camera (Windows only)

You need ActivInspire Professional to use this function.

Ensure that the driver for the TWAIN device is installed on your computer and that the device is working correctly.

  1. Plug the device into a USB or serial port on your Windows computer and power it on.

  2. Select Insert > From Scanner/Camera,  the 'Select Source' Dialog Box opens, showing all the TWAIN devices for which drivers are installed on your computer.

  3. Click the desired device, then click Select. A Dialog Box specific to your chosen device opens.

  4. Follow the on-screen instructions until the image is inserted into the current flipchart page.

Add an image from elsewhere

  1. From the Insert Menu, select Media. The 'Choose media to insert' Dialog Box opens.

  2. Browse to the folder that contains the file. This can be on your computer, or on the network.

  3. Double-click on the file, or click on the file, then click on Open.

You can also create your own snapshots at the board with the Camera

For more information, see Using the Camera.