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Image

An Image allows you to insert a static image directly into your document.

Unlike Dynamic Image, the image is configured once in the template and does not change during document generation.

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Use Dynamic Image when the image should come from data and change for each generated document.

Image properties dialog
Image configuration dialog.

Add an Image​

To insert an image into your document:

  1. Place the cursor where you want the image to appear
  2. Click the Image icon in the toolbar
  3. Configure the image settings
  4. Confirm to insert the image

The image will be inserted at the cursor position.

Image icon in the top toolbar

Configuration​

URL​

Defines the source of the image.

  • Can be an external URL
  • Or selected from the server

Alternative Text​

Defines a textual description of the image.

  • Used for accessibility
  • Displayed when the image cannot be loaded

Width / Height​

Defines the size of the image.

  • Can be set independently
  • If only one dimension is set, the aspect ratio is preserved

Border​

Defines the border size around the image.

Alignment​

Controls how the image is positioned within the document.

Options:

  • left
  • right

You can turn the image into a clickable link.

URL​

Defines the destination link.

Target​

Controls how the link is opened:

  • Same window (_self)
  • New window (_blank)
  • Parent / top window

Upload​

Allows you to upload an image to the server.

  • The uploaded file can then be used as the image source

Advanced​

Provides additional configuration options:

  • Id — internal identifier
  • Language Direction — text direction (LTR / RTL)
  • Language Code — language metadata
  • Long Description URL — extended description
  • Stylesheet Classes — CSS classes
  • Style — inline styling

When to use Image​

Use Image when you need:

  • static logos or branding
  • fixed visual elements
  • decorative or layout images

When to use Dynamic Image instead​

Use Dynamic Image when:

  • the image comes from data
  • the image changes per document
  • you need runtime flexibility

Next steps​

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