# Edit the background of Diagram elements

Background images and colors enhance the appearance of your diagrams and make layout easier.

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For example, you can use a map as the background image and arrange the elements in the diagram according to their geographical location.

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## Steps

1. Select Configuration, then browse to Monitoring.
2. Browse to Diagrams.
3. Right-click the diagram, then select Edit.
4. Right-click the diagram’s background, then select Properties.
5. Using the available options, define the background properties.
6. Click OK.

## Diagram Background Properties dialog box

Use this dialog box to add a background image or color to the diagram.

Option | Definition
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Color (Optional) | The color of the background.
Background | Select whether to use an image, a map, or an empty background.
Image
Preview | Shows a preview of the selected image.
Image | Select from stock images or add an image.
Watermark (Optional) | Select this option if you want the elements in the diagram to better stand out from the background image.
Keep Aspect Ratio (Only with image background) | If this option is selected the height and width ratio of the original image is retained in the background image.
Width (Only with image background) | The width of the background image as pixels/inch.
Height (Only with image background) | The height the background image as pixels/inch.

## Image Properties dialog box

Use this dialog box to add a custom background image for diagrams.

Option | Definition
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Name | The name of the element.
File | Shows the file name of the image.
Browse | Allows you to select an image file. Opens the Browse dialog box.
Preview | Shows a preview of the image.