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# Use the DrawBorder component

# Use the DrawBorder component {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a border around an image as part of an automation Workflow by
using the DrawBorder component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the DrawBorder component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the Image Utilities components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/99~Q5ZN4xiR5tNgOM_umXg "Learn about the properties of the Image Utilities components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesImage Utilities.
2. Drag the DrawBorder component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/kGXMTSCBH6H5nx8cA3ZpuA "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the DrawBorder component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (Image) | Takes the image from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (BorderSize) | Takes the value that determines the border size from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data Out (Return) | Returns the image with the specified border and passes to the next component. | Yes. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of any other component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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