Give Image Collection interface a checkered background so white transparent images are visible

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Give Image Collection interface a checkered background so white transparent images are visible

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Some images in our Image Collections are white SVGs and become invisible because Mendix Studio uses a white background. Switching to dark-mode is possible but requires a restart and subsequently hides the black SVGs.

Adding a checkered background (like Photoshop uses for transparency) to the Image Collection interface would make all images visible, and show transparency if needed. Situation now, red arrow points to a white SVG:

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asked 2024-03-19

Joehen Kwic

4 answers

RAJU PATEL · Answer 1 · 2025-05-19

Nice idea!!

Joehen Kwic · Answer 2 · 2025-05-19

Will ideas eventually be evaluated or rejected by the developers? Or does this require a minimum amount of votes? Not being able to see black or white transparent images is still inconvenient. Apologies if necroposting isn't allowed.

Adam Sikora · Answer 3 · 2024-03-19

A great idea, a small change that can make a difference :) +vote

Eline Bijkerk · Answer 4 · 2024-03-19

You have my vote, this would be quite useful for white icons!