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MultiImageBean
com.ergotech.vib.graphics.MultiImageBean
Image Examples
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| MultiImageBean in the graphics palette. | MultiImageBean graphic example. |
Overview
The MultiImageBean graphic is a More Layout image graphic used to display an image received from logic.
MultiImageBean can be used when an application needs to display an image from another component, such as an image loaded by a URLReader.
MultiImageBean also includes an Image File List property for selecting a `.properties` mapping file, but that workflow is less commonly used and is currently under review.
Common Uses
- Displaying an image received from logic
- Showing an image loaded by another component
- Displaying image data from a URLReader
- Creating image-driven visual displays
- Switching displayed images based on application logic
Input Behavior
MultiImageBean uses valueInput to receive the image value used for display.
The input can be connected to another logic component that provides image data or an image reference.
Output Behavior
MultiImageBean has no default output ports.
MultiImageBean displays the image received through its input behavior.
MultiImageBean-Specific Behavior
MultiImageBean displays image content from an input source.
MultiImageBean-specific settings include:
- Name Sets the name of the MultiImageBean graphic.
- Bezel Sets the MultiImageBean bezel style.
- Image File List Selects a `.properties` file for image mapping behavior.
- Image Resizes Controls whether the displayed image resizes to fit the MultiImageBean bounds.
Logic Ports
In the Logic Editor, MultiImageBean includes this default port:
- valueInput
The valueInput port receives the image value used by the MultiImageBean.
Image File List Behavior
MultiImageBean includes an Image File List property that can select a `.properties` file from User Files.
The intended mapping format is:
1=Images/example_image_1.jpg 2=Images/example_image_2.jpg
In this workflow, input values are used to select mapped image resources.
This Image File List workflow is less commonly used and is currently under review.
Notes
Use MultiImageBean when the displayed image needs to come from logic, such as an image provided by a URLReader.
Use ImageBean when one static project image needs to be displayed.
For static image display, add the image to the project Images node and select it with ImageBean.
The Image File List `.properties` workflow should be confirmed before relying on it.
For general graphic behavior, see Active Graphic.