Ai ref image definitions

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AutoImage Reference Manual

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Image Definition

An Image Definition applies specific colors and text to an Image Layout to specify a unique counter image.

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Name: Specify a name for the image definition. Image Definitions must hav unique names to be able to be used.
Background Color: Select a background color for the image from the drop down list of available colors.

The next section shows a visualization of what the finished image will look like with your choices.

The Items panel shows the configurable items that make up your image layout. Click on an item to display the configurable options for that item in the bottom display panel. There is a different display panel for each type of item.

Symbol Item Configuration

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Unit Size: Select the NATO Unit Size specifier from the drop-down menu.
1st Symbol: Select the Primary NATO Symbol from the drop-down menu.
2nd Symbol: Select the Secondary NATO Symbol from the drop-down menu.
Symbol Color: Select the color used to draw the symbol lines.
Background Color: Select the color to use for the background of the symbol body.
Size Color: Select the color used to draw the Size Specifier drawn above the symbol body.

Text Item Configuration

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Value: Enter the text to display on the image.
Foreground Color: Select the color to use to draw the text.
Background Color: Select the color to use to draw a box behind the text.

Shape Item Configuration

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Foreground Color: Select the color to use to draw the shape.
Border Color: Select the color to use to draw a one pixel border around the shape.