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ADE Odd issue with background image

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Hi,

I'm having an odd issue regarding background images. The background image I want to use is a 1.2 GB bitmap file. So I converted it to a 42 MB jpeg fil. ADE (current version) refuses the jpeg file, stating it's not a valid image file. I have no issues viewing said jpg file in Windows 10, so am at a loss. I would have attached the file to this post, but it is too large.

Thank you,

Ed
 
Ed, I believe your last phrase is the issue. At 42MB the picture is just to large for the graphics engine that ADE uses. Off hand I don't know what the upper limit is. Maybe Jon can chime in and inform us.

Also Ed
 
Yeah... a shame... as I could use the detailed imagery to position items better. Oh well... one has dreams... LOL :D
Thanks!
 
Perhaps you could break the image into smaller chunks, add them into the ADE layout - turning them on or off as you move around the layout?
 
raymk said:
Perhaps you could break the image into smaller chunks, add them into the ADE layout - turning them on or off as you move around the layout?
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I must admit, I wouldn't have a clue as to how to do that. Thanks anyway. :D
 
I have never needed such high resolution to place objects. A much lower resolution is plenty.
 
ADE probably complains about a background image over 7Mb. This is for the 32bit app (that is for FSX/P3D) and is a result of limitations of memory allocation. The above suggestions such a lowering resolution or splitting the image into several rather than one may help. ADE 2020 is 64bit and doesn't have the same limitation. At some point I will work on converting the existing ADE to 64bit also
 
scruffyduck said:
ADE probably complains about a background image over 7Mb. This is for the 32bit app (that is for FSX/P3D) and is a result of limitations of memory allocation. The above suggestions such a lowering resolution or splitting the image into several rather than one may help. ADE 2020 is 64bit and doesn't have the same limitation. At some point I will work on converting the existing ADE to 64bit also
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Thanks for the information Jon.
 
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