Template:Superimpose
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Description
Graphics template that superimposes images. Wikipedia uses it primarily for maps, but superimposition is also used in comedy: googly eyes, devil horns, Groucho glasses…
Usage
Two main parameters are expected: |base=
for the base image, and |float=
for the image atop. |width=
sets the widths for both images at once, or |base_width=
and |float_width=
can be set separately. |x=
and |y=
position the floating image atop the base image, where (0, 0) is the top left corner. The rest of the parameters should be self-evident.
Tips
Images of different sizes may be annoying to align.
Images with transparent backgrounds – SVGs work well for this – superimpose cleanly. Base images can have solid backgrounds though.
Parameter list
{{Superimpose | align = | width = | base = | base_width = | base_alt = | base_caption = | base_link = | float = | float_alt = | float_width = | float_caption = | float_link = | x = | y = }}
Examples
Example 1
Superimpose File:Groucho glasses.svg on File:Sophia (Nude).png, disabling links to file pages with an empty |base_link=
{{Superimpose |base=Sophia (Nude).png |base_link= |float=Groucho glasses.svg |float_width=80px |x=40 |y=15 }}
Example 2
Superimpose File:Prohibition sign.svg on File:Peanut.png, give a caption of "No peanuts!" (when hovered over with a mouse), and link to Peanut allergy (when the image is clicked anywhere)
{{Superimpose |width=100px |base=Peanut.png |base_caption=No peanuts! |base_link=Peanut allergy |float=Prohibition sign.svg |float_caption=No peanuts! |float_link=Peanut allergy }}
Example 3
Example 2, without the frills
{{Superimpose |width=100px |base=Peanut.png |float=Prohibition sign.svg }}