The Image Manager allows you to upload your image files to the Bridgelin database.  Once uploaded, the images can be inserted into any page on your site that contains a Text Box interface.   For more about the Text Box, please see here.

Once uploaded, images can also be viewed, deleted, downloaded to your computer, cropped, resized, rotated, and flipped as necessary or desired.  Please be sure that the image files do not exceed 480 pixels in width when uploaded, as the files would then exceed the width of the page. 

For organizational purposes, you may also create a series of Folders in which to store your images within the Image Manager.  Please note that once uploaded, images cannot be moved between folders.  You may also Add Favourite an image to add it to a special Favourites Folder within the Image Manager for easy access.

• Uploading an Image to the Image Manager
• Creating a Folder in the Image Manager
• Inserting an Uploaded Image into the Text Box Interface
• Viewing an Uploaded Image from the Image Manager
• Downloading an Uploaded Image from the Image Manager to Your Computer
• Adding and Removing an Uploaded Image to and from the Favourites Folder in the Image Manager
• Cropping an Uploaded Image from the Image Manager
• Resizing an Uploaded Image from the Image Manager
• Flipping or Rotating an Uploaded Image from the Image Manager
• Deleting an Uploaded Image from the Image Manager

Uploading an Image to the Image Manager

You may upload an image to the Image Manager for your site by completing the following steps:

• Click on the Insert Image icon in the tool bar of the Text Box interface.  The Image Manager will open.
• If you wish to add the image to a previously created Folder, click on the corresponding Folder from the Folder list on the left hand side. 
• Click on the Upload button.
• Click on the Choose Files button in the new window.
• Select the image files you wish to upload and click Open.  Please ensure the selected image files do not exceed 480 pixels in width.
• Click on the Upload to Server button to upload the file.

Creating a Folder in the Image Manager

You may create a new Folder for uploading new images into the Image Manager by completing the following steps:

• Click on the Insert Image icon in the tool bar of the Text Box interface.  The Image Manager will open.
• If you wish to create a Folder within an existing Folder, click on the corresponding Folder from the Folder list on the left hand side. 
• Click on the Create Folder button.
• Enter a name for the Folder into the Folder Name field.
• Click on the Create button to confirm.

Inserting an Uploaded Image into the Text Box Interface

You may insert an uploaded image anywhere in the Text Box interface of any page by completing the following steps:

• Click anywhere within the Text Box interface to select the area where you would like to place the image.
• Click on the Insert Image icon in the tool bar of the Text Box interface.  The Image Manager will open.
• Choose an uploaded image from the Image Manager and click on the image to insert.  The image should now be inserted into the Text Box.
• Click on the Save Changes button to confirm.

Viewing an Uploaded Image from the Image Manager

You may view the full sized version of an uploaded image from the Image Manager by completing the following steps:

• Click on the Insert Image icon in the tool bar of the Text Box interface.  The Image Manager will open.
• Choose the image you wish to view and click on the  icon located in the bottom right of the image.  A small menu will open.
• Select the View option from the menu.

Downloading an Uploaded Image from the Image Manager to Your Computer

You may download an uploaded image from the Image Manager to your computer by completing the following steps:

• Click on the Insert Image icon in the tool bar of the Text Box interface.  The Image Manager will open.
• Choose the image you wish to download and click on the  icon located in the bottom right of the image.  A small menu will open.
• Select the Download option from the menu.  Your internet browser will download the image to its default folder on your computer. 

Adding and Removing an Uploaded Image to and from the Favourites Folder in the Image Manager

You may add an uploaded image to the Favourites Folder in the Image Manager for quick and easy access or remove the image from the Favourites Folder by completing the following steps:

• Click on the Insert Image icon in the tool bar of the Text Box interface.  The Image Manager will open.
• If you wish to add an image to the Favourites Folder:
  • Choose the image you wish to add and click on the  icon located in the bottom right of the image.  A small menu will open.
  • Select the Add favourite(s) option from the menu.
  • The image will now be added to the Favourites Folder and can be accessed by clicking on the Favourites icon on the left side of the Image Manager.
• If you wish to remove an image from the Favourites Folder:
  • Navigate to the Favourites Folder by clicking on the Favourites icon on the left side of the Image Manager.
  • Choose the image you wish to add and click on the  icon located in the bottom right of the image.  A small menu will open.
  • Select the Remove favourite(s) option from the menu.

Cropping an Uploaded Image from the Image Manager

You may crop an uploaded image to remove unnecessary parts of the image by completing the following steps:

• Click on the Insert Image icon in the tool bar of the Text Box interface.  The Image Manager will open.
• Choose the image you wish to edit and click on the  icon located in the bottom right of the image.  A small menu will open.
• Select the Edit option from the menu.  The image will be opened in the Image Manager Editor window.
• Click on the Crop icon from the Image Manager Editor window.
• Click and drag the cursor across the area you wish to crop.  Any part of the image outside of the rectangular cropping area will be cropped out of the picture at the next step. 
  • You may adjust the cropping area by clicking and dragging on the white squares on the edges of the cropping area, or by manually entering numbers into the boxes above. 
  • You may check in the Constrain Proportions box to ensure that the cropping area maintains the same proportions when adjusted.
• Click on the Apply button to crop the image. 
• At this point, you may choose to continue editing the cropped image by clicking on one of the corresponding icons or cancel the crop and revert back to the old image by clicking on the Revert icon and clicking Yes to revert. 
• If you wish to save the changes made:
  • Click on the Save icon.
  • Enter a file name for the new image in the Save As field.
  • Click on the new Save icon below to save the new image.

Resizing an Uploaded Image from the Image Manager

You may resize an uploaded image to change its size or proportions by completing the following steps:

• Click on the Insert Image icon in the tool bar of the Text Box interface.  The Image Manager will open.
• Choose the image you wish to edit and click on the  icon located in the bottom right of the image.  A small menu will open.
• Select the Edit option from the menu.  The image will be opened in the Image Manager Editor window.
• Click on the Resize icon from the Image Manager Editor window.
• You may adjust the size of the image by clicking and dragging on the white squares on the edges of the cropping area, or by manually entering numbers into the boxes above. 
  • You may uncheck the Constrain Proportions box if you wish to change the proportions of the image instead of altering the size.
• Click on the Apply button to apply changes. 
• At this point, you may choose to continue editing the resized image by clicking on one of the corresponding icons or cancel the changes and revert back to the old image by clicking on the Revert icon and clicking Yes to revert. 
• If you wish to save the changes made:
  • Click on the Save icon.
  • Enter a file name for the new image in the Save As field.
  • Click on the new Save icon below to save the new image.

Flipping or Rotating an Uploaded Image from the Image Manager

You may flip or rotate an uploaded image to alter its direction or orientation by completing the following steps:

• Click on the Insert Image icon in the tool bar of the Text Box interface.  The Image Manager will open.
• Choose the image you wish to edit and click on the  icon located in the bottom right of the image.  A small menu will open.
• Select the Edit option from the menu.  The image will be opened in the Image Manager Editor window.
• If you wish to flip the image:
  • Click on the Flip icon from the Image Manager Editor window.
  • Click to fill in the Horizontal or Vertical input circle to flip the image horizontally or vertically.
  • Click on the Apply button to apply changes
• If you wish to rotate the image:
  • Click on the Rotate icon from the Image Manager Editor window.
  • Click to fill in the numbered input circles to rotate the image as desired.
  • Click on the Apply button to apply changes
• At this point, you may choose to continue editing the resized image by clicking on one of the corresponding icons or cancel the changes and revert back to the old image by clicking on the Revert icon and clicking Yes to revert. 
• If you wish to save the changes made:
  • Click on the Save icon.
  • Enter a file name for the new image in the Save As field.
  • Click on the new Save icon below to save the new image.

Deleting an Uploaded Image from the Image Manager

You may delete an uploaded image from the Image Manager by completing the following steps:

• Click on the Insert Image icon in the tool bar of the Text Box interface.  The Image Manager will open.
• Choose the image you wish to download and click on the  icon located in the bottom right of the image.  A small menu will open.
• Select the Delete option from the menu.
• Click Yes to confirm.  Please note that once confirmed the deletion cannot be undone.