DVD Studio Pro - Menu question

I am using a template for my menu, where the curtains part and a photo, which I have imported, is revealed. Somehow I must have deleted the photo; but when I try to apply it again, it takes up the whole screen, replacing the curtain. None of the other choices for applying it work either. Anyone know what I can do?
Also, my graphical view is blank, altho the DVD has multiple buttons, and they do function properly. How do I get the graphical view back?
Thanks - you've all be helpful with FCP issues in the past.
Marcia

You didn't delete the photo, you deleted the drop zone.
The shape you deleted was the "theatercontent.pox"
Try this and if it does work, then just hit undo.
Select the menu, navigate the menu template under templates/apple, and double click on the theater menu template. This should reapply it.
As to the graphic view, simply click on the tab for graphic view rather than outline view.

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