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DotImage Annotations Feature List

This table lists the major Annotation features included in DotAnnotate Document Imaging.

Main Annotation Features

Built-In Annotation Objects

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Main Annotation Features

Feature
Add any number of annotation objects to an image. These objects can be moved and resized independently of the image.
Annotations can be placed on layers
Annotations can be grouped so that they are resized and moved as one object
Annotations or layers can be locked/unlocked or visible/invisible
A fast and smooth display.  Objects can be repainted while being resized, or shown as a rubberband outline while resizing.
Uses GDI+ graphics allowing any object to be rendered at variable transparency.
Extensible object model allowing you to easily create your own custom drawn annotation objects with very little code.
Save or load annotations as a separate file in XML using Adobe's standard XMP format.
Save or load WANG compatible annotations to/from a separate file
A custom cursor can be shown when hovering over an annotation
Annotations can be rotated with the image in 90 degree increments
Respond to numerous mouse clicks and events, allowing flexible hyperlinking and custom actions to be taken
Annotations can be defined in any unit system, or your own unit system
Annotations can be placed on any control with the IAnnotate interface
Individual points from annotations supporting multiple points (Freehand, Polygon, etc.) can be repositioned to change the shape of the object
Grips can be customized to show different shapes, custom mouse-over effects and more.
Built in AnnotateViewer supports the IAnnotate interface and all viewing features of DotImage WinForms including scale to gray display, mouse tools, magnifier, etc.
Save or load WANG compatible annotations to/from a TIFF image
Save or load annotations embedded in a TIFF, JPEG, or PDF image in XML using Adobe's standard XMP format
Annotations can be burned onto the image with a single method
Annotations can be printed with the base image using the AnnotatePrintDocument
Supports proper viewing of FAX images with differing X and Y resolutions
Individual Annotation objects can be flipped
Individual Annotation objects can be interactively rotated
Supports unlimited undo and redo levels
Endcaps of any line can be configured for an solid arrow, open arrow, closed arrow, ellipse, etc.

Custom-designed icons for each annotation type are available as resources in multiple sizes (32x32, 24x24, 16x16).

Built-In Annotation Objects

Feature
Rectangle and Rectangle Highlighter
Redaction
Ellipse
Line
Freehand and Freehand Highlighter
Text
Note
Rectangular Hotspot
Freehand Hotspot
Embedded Image / Stamps
Referenced Image
Polygon
Lines
Ink and Ink Highlighter
Rubberstamp
Callout