Creating a Database Icon

The database icon (which typically visually represents the purpose of the database) enables users to identify the database quickly on the Bookmark pane or the workspace. Database icons can be created in one of three ways:

  • From scratch with the Notes Designer

  • By copying an existing icon from another database

  • By copying a graphic icon from a third-party graphics application

To add or edit the database icon, open the Notes icon editor by going to Other, Database Resources, Icon from the Designer client.

If copying an icon from another application, you cannot resize or move the icon. The size of the icon should be 32×32 pixels. If the icon is larger than 32×32 pixels, Domino is automatically truncated. To edit the icon, open ...

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