Transparency in Write

users
#1

Hi,
I remember many years ago, with LO 3.3, you could import an image, and adjust its transparency, so that it was like a watermark, showing behind other text or graphics. Now I'm using 6.1.4.2 and I insert the image, go to Format, Select Image, Select Properties,then select Transparency - Nothing happens.  I checked the version 6 documentation and I could not find anything else.  What's wrong?

Greg

#2

Hi,

I am using 6.2.1 and, like you, Format > Image > Properties >
Transparency does nothing to the picture. However, if you go on the
side pane, select the properties and play with the Image (not area)
transparency there, it works fine. Note that Format > Image >
Properties > Transparency brings you to Area Transparency mode (can't
quite figure out what it does) which is also available on the side pane
as the first selection (Image being the second one).

I hope this helps.

Rémy.

#3

Hi,

Right, so just tried this with 6.1.4.2 and it seem that from the dialog box
the transparency setting is being ignored.

On an upside, if instead I use the Transparency setting in the Sidebar
Image page that is working fine.

BTW also checked 6.2 (Ubuntu) and same thing.
Not sure if there is an existing issue open on that, will look.

Drew

#4

FWIW, the Security Classification function of LibO can be configured to
provide watermarks. Downside is that it is extremely difficult to either
remove, or change the watermark.

jonathon