The Pixel Image Crop Template Processor enables you to crop any cataloged pixel image, e.g. JPEG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, PNG, etc., by means of pre-configured crop templates.
NOTE: To use this function, a user must have the appropriate Crop Template Permissions.
To crop an image assets using a template:
1. Select the record representing the image asset to be cropped.
2. Select Asset > Convert To menu command.
The Browse for Folder dialog opens for choosing a destination for the output of the cropping process.
3. Select a folder and click Open / OK.
A dialog opens for choosing the converter. The dialog lists the Asset Processors available to you, i.e. all Asset Processors that are activated in the Asset Handling Set which is chosen for Asset Access in your User Settings.
4. Select Pixel Image Crop Template Processor as Asset Converter.
The Pixel Image Crop Template Parameters dialog opens.
5. Choose a template from the drop-down list.
6. Click OK.
What happens next depends on the settings of selected template:
• Either the crop is performed and the resulting image is downloaded immediately to the selected destination folder, OR
• a preview of the selected image asset is displayed allowing for final adjustments. Depending on the selected template, you may be able to:
• modify size and position of the cropping area, OR
• modify the position of the cropping area, OR
• freely draw a cropping area,
• specify output size of the resulting image by entering appropriate values for width and height (in pixels).
When you confirm our settings with OK, the crop is performed and the resulting image is downloaded to the selected destination folder.