CARIS HPD : HPD® User Guide : Raster Chart Production : Workflow : Add Raster Layers
 

Add Raster Layers

Three conditions must be met prior to adding raster layers to a chart.

Raster Module license must be activated

Database chart must be created

One or more TIFF or RLE monochrome (1-bit) raster images must be available.

Related commands:

Resize Raster Layers

Sometimes, the raster dimensions are not suitable for the chart. For example, a new edition may require larger or smaller dimensions because of a different chart extent.

1. Select the Raster Set layer.

2. From the Properties window, click Browse in the Size field.

The Raster Resize dialog box is displayed.

The raster can resized by the changing pixel size or print size.

3. Set resizing options, using the following table, and click OK.

Option

Description

Pixel Size

1. Type new values in the pixel Height and Width fields.

Print Size

1. Select the units from the list.

2. Type the new Height and Width values in the fields.

Anchor

The anchor point defines the direction in which the raster layers will be expanded or reduced.

1. Select the anchor point position from the list, or click a button in the dialog box to set the anchor point position.

The position of the anchor point and the direction of resizing is displayed.