Last Updated: 14 Oct 2020     Views: 78

How do I use Workspace in Library Digitised Collections?


The Workspace allows you to compare multiple images side by side.

Adding media to the Workspace

  • You can also add images in the detail view. Whilst in the Detail View simply click on the Add to Workspace icon

Working with media in the Workspace

  • Move images around freely by dragging the grey frame around the image.
  • Clicking on your browser's refresh button will clear the Workspace.
  • The grey borders that may be visible on the bottom and right side of the Workspace indicate the boundary of the Workspace.
  • To add another image conduct another search and add image to workspace.

Viewing tools in Workspace

 

View Help: Launches online help.

 

View Image Information: opens the associated image data; the Image Information box can be re-sized and closed by clicking on the "x".

 

Show/Hide Thumbnail Navigator: allows you to control which section of a zoomed-in image you see. Drag the grey-out zoomed area around the thumbnail to see that zoomed section.

 

Force fit image to frame: force fits the image to fit within the size frame you have chosen; drag the edge of the image to the desired size, click on the Force Fit Image icon and the image will automatically be re-sized to fit the selected frame size.

 

Maximize image to Workspace: maximizes the image to fit your screen.

 

Remove image from Workspace.

Zooming: zooming in and out on an image can be done by clicking on the "+" or "-"symbol, using the scroll wheel on your mouse, or by dragging the zoom bar left or right.