31.8 Modifying Image Content

You can modify the content of an image file in the following ways:

31.8.1 Adding Directories and Files

To add directories and files to the open image:

  1. Click File > Open.

  2. Browse for and select the image file.

    Large image files might take a few moments to open.

  3. Do any of the following to add content:

    • Browse for the directories and files you want the add-on image to contain, then drag or copy the directories and files into the right pane from your file browser.

    • Click Image > Add Files and select the files to be added.

    • Click Image > Add Directory and select the directories to be added.

    • Click the Add Directory icon and select the directories to be added.

    • Click the Add File icon and select the files to be added.

  4. Brows for and select the files or directory, then click Add or OK.

    You can select multiple files using the Shift and Ctrl keys.

  5. Repeat these steps as necessary.

31.8.2 Creating a New Directory

To create a directory in the open image:

  1. Click File > Open.

  2. Browse for and select the image file.

    Large image files might take a few moments to open.

  3. Browse for the partition or directory in the left pane where you want to create the directory, then click Image > Create Directory.

    You can also click the New Directory icon.

  4. Specify the name of the directory, then click OK.

31.8.3 Creating a New Partition

New partitions cannot be created in an existing base or add-on image that you opened for editing. You can only create a new partition in a new image file. For more information, see Adding Partitions.

31.8.4 Resizing a Partition

You can resize the partitions in a base image, but not an add-on image. For more information, see Changing a Partition’s Size.