Manage Images

This section covers everything about managing images in FastShot.

Add Images

Add/Edit Image


To add images to your FastShot Module:

  1. Locate and click New Image button in FastShot Studio top menu; the Add/Edit Image window opens
  2. input image Title
    The title is displayed beneath the thumbnail.
  3. input image Description
    The description is displayed on alts and titles for thumbnails. It is also displayed beneath the enlarged image after lightbox opens.
  4. Image Url
    Fill in the image Url or if you want to use portal image click on the open file manager link. A File Manager will be opened at the bottom of the FastShot Studio and you can choose one image by double clicking it. The same result is obtained if you click on the image name and than click on the use as image button.
  5. Thumbnail Url
    If you'd rather specify the thumbnail yourself, you can use the same mechanism as for the image, otherwise let Auto Generate checked, this will instruct to generate thumbnails based on rules defined in Settings.
  6. when done, Save the image
    The listing will refresh to include the new image and a tool tip notification will confirm success of the operation.



Edit Images

Edit Link Screenshot


To edit an image, select the item you want to modify. An Item Properties window will be opened in the right side of the FastShot Studio.

Only the title and the image description can be updated.

Make the edits you need, then Update the form. FastShot will update the list of images to reflect your changes and a tool tip notification will inform you of the success of the operation.


Delete Images

Delete Image

Drag and drop the images you want to delete over the Recicle Bin area. They will not be actually deleted until Empty Recycle Bin is clicked.

On successful deletion, the list is images is refreshed and a tool tip confirmation dialog appears.


Order Images with Drag&Drop

Drag&Drop  Screenshot


In the FastShot Studio it is possible to change item order by drag&drop them around. While dragging, placeholders are displayed where images can be dropped.

Order is not updated instantly in the database, they are stacked on the client side. You'll have to click Click here to Save New Ordering when done… link that appears highlighted in red at the top of the module.

On successful save, a tool tip confirmation is displayed.


It's recommended you proceed to read more about customizing appearance by creating your own templates.