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title: "IMS Background"
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published: 2026-09-04T15:08:44Z
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> ## Documentation Index
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# IMS Background

## Function

Specifies settings for the background of the current view. In the dialog box that opens you can set the type, color, position and other background configurations.

## Procedure

**Type** Choose Solid to apply a solid-color background to a named view. Choose Gradient to apply a two- or three-color gradient background. Choose Image to use an image for a background. Choose None to turn off the background.

**Preview** Displays the preview of the background.

The options that display vary depending on which type of background you choose.

#### Solid Options

Color Select the color you want to use as a background for a named view.

#### Gradient Options

**Three Color** Mark this check-box to use a three-color gradient as a background. If not marked, a two-color gradient is created.

**Top Color** Select the color you want to use at the top of the gradient.

**Middle Color** Select the color you want to use in the middle of the gradient. Available only when Three Color is checked.

**Bottom Color** Select the color you want to use at the bottom of the gradient.

**Rotation** Enter a number to specify the rotation angle of the gradient, relative to the boundary. Positive numbers rotate the pattern clockwise; negative numbers rotate the pattern counter-clockwise.

#### Image Options

**Browse** In the Select Image File dialog box, choose the filename of the image that you want to use as a background.

**Adjust Image** Click to open the Adjust Background Image dialog box which allows you to specify such settings as position, scale, offset, etc. for the image that you want to apply as a background.