Signals VitroVivo: Error when opening the Image Import app

Symptoms:

When attempting to open the Image Import app in the Spotfire client using:

Open New > Other > Image Import

You may receive the following error message:

Could not execute tool 'Image Import®...'
Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
  at Signals.ColumbusNavigator.ColumbusNavigatorTool.BackwardCompatibility_Rebranding(AnalysisApplication context)
  at Signals.ColumbusNavigator.ColumbusNavigatorTool.ExecuteCore(AnalysisApplication context)
  at Spotfire.Dxp.Application.Tool`1.<InternalExecute>d__8.MoveNext()
  at Spotfire.Dxp.Forms.Application.FormsToolHandler.TryExecute(Tool tool, Object toolContext)

Cause:
This error occurs because the Image Import app is being launched via an outdated entry point, which bypasses the necessary initialization steps.

Resolution:
To launch the app correctly and avoid this error:

Go to Tools menu > Signals Apps > Apps > Image Import

This method ensures the app is launched with the correct context and dependencies.

Important Note:
The legacy method (Open New > Other > Image Import) is planned for removal in a future release.