Add and Configure Variable Graphics

The Variable Graphic field adds one of multiple graphics to the credential design according to which of those graphics has been associated with a particular value in a List field. For more information, see Configure List Fields. If an Enrollment Design contains a List field with data driven values mapped to a Variable Graphic field, the List field should be field connected to a Variable Graphic in a Credential Design. For more information, see Field Connections.

Note: Instant ID as a Service supports JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF image file types up to 1MB in size.

  1. Create a new credential design or open an existing credential design.
  2. Add a Variable Graphic field.

    3. Note: The size of the field on the credential will auto-generate the field's Width and Height, and the position of the field on the credential will auto-generate the distance from the Left and Top edges of the printed credential. Values for size and position are given in increments of ten-thousandths (1/10000) in either centimeters or inches.

  3. Enter a Name for the field.
  4. Verify the value listed for the Width of the graphic on the credential design.
  5. Verify the value listed in Left to confirm the distance between the field and the left edge of the printed credential.
  6. Verify the value listed for the Height of the graphic of the credential design.
  7. Verify the value listed in Top to confirm the distance between the field and the top edge of the printed credential.
  8. (Optional) Set the Rotation (in degrees) to rotate the graphic on the credential design.
  9. (Optional) Select the Display the photo semi-opaque check box in the Advanced section to enable Ghosting.
    1. Move the Percent Opaque slider to adjust the graphic's opacity.
  10. Click SaveSave Enrollment Design.