Crystal Reports  

Picture Tab (Format Editor)

Use the Picture tab to format bitmap graphics.

Crop From
Cropping refers to "cutting" away those portions of your graphic that you do not want to print (although you can use cropping to add white space between the graphic and the frame that surrounds it as well). Using the cropping box, specify the size of the piece you want to cut off the top, bottom, left, and/or right side of your graphic:
  • positive numbers cut into the graphic the amount specified
  • negative numbers add the specified amount of white space between the outer edge of the graphic and the frame.
    Note   All cropping activities begin at the outer edge of the graphic.
Scaling
Scaling refers to the length and width of a graphic as a percentage of the original length and width.

If you want to resize the graphic as a percentage of the original height and width, enter the new scaling percentages.

The program stores a copy of each graphic in its original size. All scaling settings refer back to that original size.

Size
Size refers to the absolute (measured) length and width of a graphic.
Note   When you change the Size settings, the program automatically recalculates the Scaling settings, and when you change the Scaling settings, the program automatically recalculates the Size settings. The recalculated settings appear when you next open the Picture tab of the Format Editor.
Original Size
This box displays the original dimensions of the graphic (its dimensions when first inserted into the report). Sizing, scaling, and cropping do not affect this figure nor can you change it directly; it is simply provided as a reference.
Reset
When you click this button, any changes you have made to your graphic will be reset to the defaults displayed in the Original size display box.

See Also

Format Editor Dialog Box