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Setting and removing an actor image

When you set a custom image for an actor, the image appears in simulations when the actor is set on a use case step. This provides viewers with a visual indication of what actor is performing that particular step in the use case.

To set a custom image for an actor:

  1. ClosedOpen an actor artifact.

    Click the artifact ID link of the actor artifact you want to open.

  2. ClosedClick the Edit link located under the Inherits From property.

    After you click the link, the Open dialog appears.

  3. Select the image file that you want to associate with the actor.

After you have set the actor image, Blueprint displays the picture in the rectangular box above the Edit link.

To remove a custom image for an actor:

  1. ClosedOpen an actor artifact.

    Click the artifact ID link of the actor artifact you want to open.

  2. Click the Remove link located under the image.

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