Image Gallery

This article applies to versions 4.5.4 and later of IFS OI Explorer. For more, see Release History.

Overview

The Image Gallery allows you to insert an image from IFS OI Server, into a IFS OI Explorer page. If you have the required permissions (Editor application role for IFS OI Server), you can also upload an image. 

Related: Adding Images in IFS OI Server, Image tutorial, Application Roles

 

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Inserting an Existing Image

1. In the Image Gallery, first choose the group your image is in [A]. In most cases, this will be 'Explorer Images'. If you don't know, select 'All'.

If the list of images is long, you can type into the Search box to filter the list by name [B]. The list is filtered as you type.
Or, you can use the scrollbar to browse through the images.

2. When you have found the image you want to insert, click it once [C].

3. Click the Select button [D].

The image is inserted into IFS OI Explorer. You can also double-click the image to insert it immediately.

 

 

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Uploading an Image

1. In the Image Gallery, first choose the group you want to put your image in. In most cases, this will be 'Explorer Images'. You cannot upload to 'All'. 

2. Click the Upload an image box. 

3. Select the image to upload, using the standard Windows 'Open' dialog box. Click the file, and then click 'Open'.

Tip: You can also insert an image from a URL. To do this, type the full URL into the File name box. E.g. https://e4helpcenter.petroleumplace.com/help/Images/P2Logo.png

A preview of the image appears in the Image Gallery.

3. Finalise the image properties:

• Verify or change the group for the image from the drop-down list. By default, this is Explorer Images. 
• By default, the file name becomes the name of the image. Note that file names must be unique.
  You can change the name here if you wish. If you want to change it later, you will need to do this in IFS OI Server Management.
• Add a description for the image. This is optional.

4. When you have finished updating the properties, click the Upload button. If the Upload button is not enabled, check that you have chosen a group.

The image is uploaded, the Image Gallery closes, and the image is inserted into onto the Explorer page. 

Note: The maximum file size is set by your system administrator. By default, it is 5MB.

 

Replacing and Deleting an Image

Replacing or deleting an image must be done in IFS OI Server Management, and is only available for users with Server Editor permissions.

Read more: Updating and Deleting an Image in IFS OI Server Management, Application and Global Roles

 

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Release History

• Image Gallery 4.5.4 (this release)
  • Added support for .gif images
• Image Gallery 4.4.6
  • Initial release