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a!webImage( source, altText, caption, link, showWhen )
Displays an image from the web for use in an image field, rich text field, tree browser field, billboard layout or grid column in a Read-Only Grid.
ParametersCopy link to clipboard
| Name | Keyword | Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Source |
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SafeURI |
Location of the image. See SafeURI. |
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Alternate Text |
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Text |
Alternate text of the image used for the image s alt attribute and read by screen readers; see accessibility considerations for more information. |
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Caption |
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Text |
Optional text to display in the mouseover text for the image and when the images is viewed in slideshow mode. |
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Link |
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Link |
Link that determines the behavior of an image when clicked. Create links with: |
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Visibility |
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Boolean |
Determines whether the image is displayed in the component. When set to false, the image is hidden and is not evaluated. Default: true. |
Feature compatibilityCopy link to clipboard
The table below lists this component's compatibility with various features in Appian.
| Feature | Compatibility | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Portals | Compatible | |
| Offline Mobile | Incompatible | |
| Sync-Time Custom Record Fields | Incompatible | |
| Real-Time Custom Record Fields | Incompatible | Custom record fields that evaluate in real time must be configured using one or more Custom Field functions. |
| Process Reports | Incompatible | Cannot be used to configure a process report. |
| Process Events | Incompatible | Cannot be used to configure a process event node, such as a start event or timer event. |
Related PatternsCopy link to clipboard
The following patterns include usage of the Web Image.
- Cards as List Items Patterns (Choice Components, Images): Use the cards as list items pattern to create visually rich lists as an alternative to grids or feeds. This pattern uses a combination of cards and billboards to show lists of like items. You can easily modify the pattern to change the card content or the number of cards per row to fit your use case.