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Overlay Images & Decorative Text


Step 1: Family Tree View

Welcome to MyTree! In this tutorial, we'll show you how to enhance your family tree with beautiful images and decorative text.

Family Tree View

Step 2: Overlay Toolbar

The Image and Text toolbar is at the top of the tree. You can add images or text anywhere on the tree.

Overlay Toolbar

Step 3: Add Overlay Image

Click Add Image to open the image selection dialog. There are two sources: built-in system images and your personal library.

Add Overlay Image

Step 4: Add Overlay Image

Click Add Image to open the image selection dialog. There are two sources: built-in system images and your personal library.

Add Overlay Image

Step 5: Built-in Image Library

The Built-in Images tab offers decorative frames and patterns. Click any image to insert it into the tree.

Built-in Image Library

Step 6: Built-in Image Library

The Built-in Images tab offers decorative frames and patterns. Click any image to insert it into the tree.

Built-in Image Library

Step 7: Upload Image to Library

The Your Library tab lets you upload images from your computer. Uploaded images are saved for future use.

Upload Image to Library

Step 8: Upload Image to Library

The Your Library tab lets you upload images from your computer. Uploaded images are saved for future use.

Upload Image to Library

Step 9: Upload Image to Library

The Your Library tab lets you upload images from your computer. Uploaded images are saved for future use.

Upload Image to Library

Step 10: Upload Image to Library

The Your Library tab lets you upload images from your computer. Uploaded images are saved for future use.

Upload Image to Library

Step 11: Move and Resize Image

After inserting, you can drag the image to any position and drag the corners to resize.

Move and Resize Image

Step 12: Add Decorative Text

Besides images, you can also add decorative text to the tree. Click Add Text to open the dialog.

Add Decorative Text

Step 13: Add Decorative Text

Besides images, you can also add decorative text to the tree. Click Add Text to open the dialog.

Add Decorative Text

Step 14: Decorative Text Settings

Enter the content, choose font, color, size, and alignment. Hold Ctrl and drag to position the text anywhere on the tree.

Decorative Text Settings

Step 15: You can resize the text and apply a curved arc effect, adjust the curve amount,

You can resize the text and apply a curved arc effect, adjust the curve amount, and add a border color so text remains visible even when it matches the background.

You can resize the text and apply a curved arc effect, adjust the curve amount,

Step 16: You can add vertical couplets on both sides of the tree, flexible captions and a

You can add vertical couplets on both sides of the tree, flexible captions and annotations anywhere on the chart.

You can add vertical couplets on both sides of the tree, flexible captions and a