Images in Storyboards & Image Management

Including images in a storyboard enhances storytelling, improves design, and creates a more visually engaging experience. Users can add images as backgrounds to certain tiles, aligning the visuals with their data insights.

Permissions

There are two permission levels;

1. Admin

Administrators with the Application Access Permission 'CanConfigureCompany' can upload images via Branding.

2. User

Users with the Application Access Permission 'CanCreateDashboard' and the Storyboard Permission 'Can View & Edit' can add images to Key Value Tiles or Free Text Tiles within a Storyboard.

Image Management

Uploading a New Image

1. Navigate to Admin > Branding > Image Management.
2. Click on the + 'Upload Image' icon in the toolbar.
3. Select the file to upload.
4. In the Upload Image pop-up:
   • Provide a Title for the image.
   • Select the Image Type (JPEG or PNG).
   • Choose Quality (Low, Medium, or High).
5. Click Confirm to upload.

Note: Any uploaded image undergoes an anti-virus scan to ensure security compliance.

Deleting an Image

1. Navigate to Admin > Branding > Image Management.
2. Click Delete on the row of the image you wish to remove.
3. A confirmation message will appear:
   "Are you sure you want to delete 'image' permanently? Deleting this image will remove it from any storyboard tiles where it is currently used as a background."
4. Click Continue to delete or Cancel to discard the action.

Using Images in a Storyboard

Adding an Image to an Individual Chart

1. Open your Storyboard.
2. Click on the pencil icon at the top right to enter Edit Mode.
3. Click on the + 'Build Storyboard' icon to add a Key Value Tile or Free Text Tile, or:
4. Hover over an existing Key Value Tile or Free Text Tile to reveal the tile menu.
5. Click on the Settings icon.
6. Navigate to the Design tab > Image Background section.
7. Find and select your image.
8. Choose an image size option:
   • Stretch: Expands the image to fill the entire tile.
   • Actual: Displays the image in its original dimensions.
   • Contain: Ensures the full image is visible without cropping.
   • Cover: Fills the tile while maintaining aspect ratio (cropping may occur).
9. Toggle Repeat Image On/Off (default: Off).
10. Click Update to Storyboard to save changes.

Notes

• Images can only be added to Key Value Tiles or Free Text Tiles.
• Once an image is deleted, it is removed from any tiles where it was used as a background.