Dragster - dropzone image creator

This facility automatically re-sizes and crops existing image files so that they are appropriate for use in Dragster activities.

Instructions on using the dropzone image creator:

View the related help movie and/or following the steps below:

  1. Ensure that the image you wish to use as the basis of your Dragster activity is saved on your PC.
  2. Use the form above to browse to and select this image, then select a background colour and the version of Dragster you are creating a dropzone image for.
  3. If you wish to crop your source image, use the crop percentage select options to indicate the amount to crop from each edge of the image. If you don't wish to crop your source image, leave these values at 0 percent.
  4. Now click the Produce dropzone image button.
  5. A new browser window will open and after a short delay your new Dragster dropzone image will be displayed (NB - this new browser window may be blocked. Choose to allow pop-ups or hold down the Ctrl key when clicking on the button to overcome this problem).
  6. You need to save this image to your PC. Right click on the image and select Save picture as... (see below)

    Screen shot showing how to save the image to your PC

  7. Upload this image as the dropzone when authoring your Dragster activity.