Image in a Topic

I have a image in a topic. Topic --> Insert Image. Next
Step, with a map image, select a part of the image, and i want
insert other image in this part.
I can insert other image with a tex box or positioned box,
but the problem is that if I have a no-scrolling area, the text box
or positioned box dont move with the scroll.
Thanks

Hi anbestard,
If I read your post correctly, you are trying to overlay an
image on top of another image. And linking those to topics. No?
I think the best way to combine images is to do it with image
processing software and not try to have HTML code do it on the fly.
I would simply create a new image combining the images and then
create an image map to divide the active portions of the new image.
John

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quote:
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The Baggage folder is used only to add content that isn't otherwise known to your project. Because the image is part of your project it will not be listed in Baggage unless you specifically add it. Adding it certainly won't hurt anything, but it isn't necessary.
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Hi there
When you open your project, does RoboHelp issue any warnings about links or whatever?
When you open the topics in the editor, do you see the images there?
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