The Image Import tool lets you quickly build a composition by dragging files directly into a composition from the file system. You can also drag media files into the composition to replace a media element without having to rebuild the dependency graph.

You can modify the following parameters in the Import Image Tool UI: Path, Pixel Ratio, Repeat mode, Mark In/Mark Out, and Offset (on a tool). You can also modify attributes on the Options tab.

To import an image using the Image Import super tool:

1. In the Schematic view, press Ctrl + N (Windows and Linux) or Cmd + N (Mac OS) to create a new composition.
2. Middle-click or press the tilde key (~) to display the Gate UI. Swipe east and select the Tools tab.
3. Drag an Image Import tool to the Schematic view and connect it to the Output node.

   

4. Do one of the following:
   • Drag the media residing on the file system into the Path field in the Image Import Tool UI. When dragging, press Ctrl + Tab to switch to the Image Import tab.
   • Type a file path name in the Path field of the Image Import tab and press Enter.
   • Copy (Ctrl + C for Windows, Linux or Cmd + C for Mac OS) a file path, paste (Ctrl + V for Windows, Linux or Cmd + V for Mac OS) it in the Path field of the Import Image tab and press Enter.