Load Companion Image

Memory > Load Companion Image

Loads in an image from a file as the Companion Image and as the Current Image.

If the chosen image’s directory will hold a set of images to be paired with starting images in a batch process, then select check the “Load for batch processing” checkbox. Otherwise, the single chosen image will be used in each batched application of the recipe.

The Companion Image is the most important memory slot as it is used for various arithmetic, masking, and measurement operations between it and the Current Image.

1. Filename

File to load as Companion Image

2. Channel Operation

Enter Channel Operation. Only applicable to color images. See here for more information.

3. Load for Batch Processing

Successively load files from “Load Companion” directory during a batch process.

4. Sort Filenames

Sort files in “Load Companion” directory prior to successive loading.

5. Interruptible in Image Processor

Pauses recipe execution on load in Image Processor and prompts user with this window.

6. Resize to match Current Image

Forces Companion Image to resize to match that of the Current Image, in the event they are different.