Drop Original Size Art Asset onto the TableTop from Art Library

When a user selects an image from the Art Library and drag/drops it onto the TableTop (TT), the default Roll20 mechanic is to resize the image. The system places a smaller version onto the TT, sometimes with the proper proportions but usually not. The image object must be resized manually, using "Set Dimensions" or perhaps an API script. While this makes perfect sense (to lighten the resource load), there are many use cases where dropping the actual file size really matters. Having to resize every image placed onto the TT is cumbersome and time-consuming. More challenging, the user must know the height/width properties of&nbsp; images placed on the TT, and hunting that data repeatedly kind of stinks. Request: A feature that allows the user to drag/drop an image from the Art Library at its original file size and dimensions. For example, a specific keyboard shortcut during drag/drop procedure that overrides the default image selection behavior. I've seen many discussions about use scenarios that would benefit from placing the Original Size on the TT, but I can't find any Suggestion threads. If there's an existing suggestion about this, please alert me. A few discussions: <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/9012880/adjusting-a-map-item-size-manually/?pageforid=9013997#post-9013997" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/9012880/adjusting-a-map-item-size-manually/?pageforid=9013997#post-9013997</a> <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/5567380/slug%7D" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/5567380/slug%7D</a> <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/7066939/slug%7D" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/7066939/slug%7D</a> <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/3568125/slug%7D" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/3568125/slug%7D</a> <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/6159080/slug%7D" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/6159080/slug%7D</a> <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/5058938/image-scale-inconsistant-between-uploading-and-art-library/?pageforid=5063196#post-5063196" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/5058938/image-scale-inconsistant-between-uploading-and-art-library/?pageforid=5063196#post-5063196</a> <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/10482144/dragging-images-from-journal-forces-them-to-be-square" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/10482144/dragging-images-from-journal-forces-them-to-be-square</a>

I'm a fan of this idea.&nbsp; +1 Would additionally be great if the API had a way of getting the native size of a graphic.&nbsp; If we could get that, we could at least size things correctly for Pro users.

I'm for this, though it's not really that simple. Maps are often scaled at 2x native resolution, tokens at 4x. Because people like their art to be pretty when you are zoomed in. At the very least, if an asset is in your library or being uploaded is named "graphic 2 x 4", the system should have the ability to size to those units, hopefully with a smart enough grep pattern to account for naming variations.

We need this. +1

keithcurtis said: I'm for this, though it's not really that simple. Maps are often scaled at 2x native resolution, tokens at 4x. Because people like their art to be pretty when you are zoomed in. At the very least, if an asset is in your library or being uploaded is named "graphic 2 x 4", the system should have the ability to size to those units, hopefully with a smart enough grep pattern to account for naming variations. Hey Keith, I just want to make sure I'm clear on what you're referencing with this comment. It seems that you're addressing Aaron's point about API accessing native size data, but maybe those technical limitations also apply to Art Library drag/drop?

Was literally just irritated by this today... we're buying assets and then when we go to use them have to jump through hoops to get them sized properly... seems pretty counterintuitive that there isn't a system in place that makes this 'just work'

+1&nbsp; Each art asset "should" have exif data that includes the dimensions.&nbsp; Hopefully the Devs can figure out a way to read that data and pull the "max" version of the image ala "ALT+m" keyboard shortcut, and similarly allow the API access as well...

+1

+1

Gotta respect the orig art size! +1

+1 Please. This makes packages like epic isometric incredibly frustrating to use.

+1

This is probably the single most annoying issue with Roll20. The 10MB file size limit means you often have to cut up graphic images to load them, but Roll20's tendency to resize the images at random makes it almost impossible to put them back together again.

+1 Please I want to use my bought packs right away without extra work

Boost.

Boost +1

Super boost, please and thank you.

Oh yes.

I would be happy if I could save the size once it is placed once like you can for character tokens or card decks.

Yes please! I've been creating modular tiles so I can create maps quickly just to find out that it's not worth it.

Do we still need this?

This is now happening in my game, so +1

Yes, I would like to have it for the latest subscription set!

boost 1

If you hold the ALT-Key and let it pressed while dragging the image onto the VTT it has its original proportions... (that is if it was not changed) Chris said: When a user selects an image from the Art Library and drag/drops it onto the TableTop (TT), the default Roll20 mechanic is to resize the image. The system places a smaller version onto the TT, sometimes with the proper proportions but usually not. The image object must be resized manually, using "Set Dimensions" or perhaps an API script. While this makes perfect sense (to lighten the resource load), there are many use cases where dropping the actual file size really matters. Having to resize every image placed onto the TT is cumbersome and time-consuming. More challenging, the user must know the height/width properties of&nbsp; images placed on the TT, and hunting that data repeatedly kind of stinks. Request: A feature that allows the user to drag/drop an image from the Art Library at its original file size and dimensions. For example, a specific keyboard shortcut during drag/drop procedure that overrides the default image selection behavior. I've seen many discussions about use scenarios that would benefit from placing the Original Size on the TT, but I can't find any Suggestion threads. If there's an existing suggestion about this, please alert me. A few discussions: <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/9012880/adjusting-a-map-item-size-manually/?pageforid=9013997#post-9013997" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/9012880/adjusting-a-map-item-size-manually/?pageforid=9013997#post-9013997</a> <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/5567380/slug%7D" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/5567380/slug%7D</a> <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/7066939/slug%7D" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/7066939/slug%7D</a> <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/3568125/slug%7D" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/3568125/slug%7D</a> <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/6159080/slug%7D" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/6159080/slug%7D</a> <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/5058938/image-scale-inconsistant-between-uploading-and-art-library/?pageforid=5063196#post-5063196" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/5058938/image-scale-inconsistant-between-uploading-and-art-library/?pageforid=5063196#post-5063196</a> <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/10482144/dragging-images-from-journal-forces-them-to-be-square" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/10482144/dragging-images-from-journal-forces-them-to-be-square</a>

Mr G said: This is probably the single most annoying issue with Roll20. The 10MB file size limit means you often have to cut up graphic images to load them, but Roll20's tendency to resize the images at random makes it almost impossible to put them back together again. +1 for removing size limitations not only here but also for Audio...

It's now possible to manually set the size of the art for when you drag it out onto the tabletop. Being able to hit a checkbox for "original size" would still be nice.

How do i turn the smart tool for resizing back on?