Valid file types for pictures are .bmp, .jpg, and .gif under Windows. On a Macintosh, you may also import .tif and .pic files.
Note: If you want to incorporate a graphic that is not in one of these file formats, you will need to convert the graphic to one of the supported types by using an external program.
Pictures may be either Linked or Imported. Linked pictures remain outside the game file itself, making the game file smaller. Linking pictures is particularly useful if you are re-using a picture within a game. Imported pictures become part of the gameshow file, causing the file to become larger. Its advantage is that the resulting game file is self-contained and highly portable.
To use a Linked picture within a question, click the Create Link button. If you have not previously saved your game, you will be prompted to do so. Use the Open Picture File dialog box to navigate to the picture you wish to link. When you have selected the desired picture and clicked Open, you will be prompted to copy the picture into the Gamemedia folder of the directory where your game is stored.
Selecting Yes, copy the selected file will copy the selected file into the Gamemedia folder. Selecting No, cancel this procedure will cancel the copy operation. If you do not wish to be asked this question every time you link a picture file, check the Do not ask me to make this decision again field. After you have made your selections, press Enter. If you choose Yes, copy the selected file, the file will be listed in the Linked file list and will be previewed in the display area to the right. Click OK to return to the Question Input Screen. Clicking Remove Link deletes the picture file from the linked list.
To Import a picture into a game, click the Import Tab:
A list of previously imported pictures (if there are any) will be displayed. Select from the list of already imported pictures or click the Import New button to select a different file. Use the Open Picture File dialog box to navigate to the picture you wish to import. Click OK to import the picture.
Once you have imported a picture, three other dialog box buttons become active and are described below:
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Remove
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Removes the selected picture file from the game.
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Rename
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Renames a picture file.
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Import Over
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Imports the selected picture over a pre-existing picture with the same name.
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When you are satisfied with your selection of a picture file to include in your game, click OK to return to the Question Input Screen. Your picture will be displayed within the question layout you selected.