Support for 'Set Image from URL' for backdrops

[roaku 821]

Title describes what I want but also here are some web app screenshots:

The Image editor for all the types under 'Images' has a wonderful selector that includes a 'Set Image from URL' option:

 

The Backdrops section only allows for adding images by file upload:

 

I'd like to add Backdrops from URLs please.

[Happy2Play 9060]

Technically you select browser and enter the url will do the exact same thing, as that is how it worked in previous design.

But yes backdrops should have the same menu options as the test of the image types.

[roaku 821]

6 minutes ago, Happy2Play said:

Technically you select browser and enter the url will do the exact same thing, as that is how it worked in previous design.

But yes backdrops should have the same menu options as the test of the image types.

I can't figure out how to do whatever you're describing here.

[Happy2Play 9060]

6 minutes ago, roaku said:

I can't figure out how to do whatever you're describing here.

 

Just like this.

[roaku 821]

@Happy2Play

Ah ok, that looks to depend on the OS file browser happening to support it.

Available on Windows Explorer, not on Ubuntu's Files.

[Painkiller8818 217]

Also not working for me (MAC OS)

[Luke 38491]

Yes we should add this for backdrops. Thanks.

[Waldoo 14]

please

[Luke 38491]

Hi, yes it's a good idea. Thanks.

[roaku 821]

I requested here. We already have 3 whole votes:

 

[chowbok 99]

All the image types let you add an image from a URL, with the exception of backdrops, which must be set from a local file. Is there a reason for this?

[Happy2Play 9060]

@chowbok merged with existing topic.

[stephen_hill 36]

All images types, except Backdrops, allow uploading image from a URL:

Please can you add the same options to Backdrops.

Many Thanks
Stephen

[Happy2Play 9060]

@stephen_hill merged with existing topic.

[RLanger7228 26]

Another vote for adding URL for backdrop (I also have a MAC).

I was thinking that you don't even need a dropdown menu.  You could just have 4 icons across the bottom of each box: Search (magnifying glass), Upload (+ in a circle), URL (chain links) and Trash (trash can).  Just make the background box equivalent to the other boxes.