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Adding/Adjusting Image Layout Frames

In the Item edit screen, you can add image layout frames to photo layouts and disc labels (CD/DVD/BD). You can also adjust the positions, display order, etc. of image layout frames.

Note

  • Refer to "Item Edit Screen" for how to switch to the Item edit screen.
  • Photo layout editing is used as an example in the following descriptions. Available settings may vary depending on what you create.

Adding an Image Layout Frame

  1. In the Page Thumbnails area, select the page to which you want to add an image layout frame.

    figure: Item edit screen

    Note

    • If the Page Thumbnails area is not displayed, click the bar above the operation buttons.

  2. Click Add Text or Layout Frame.

    figure: Item edit screen

  3. Select Image Layout Frame from the displayed menu.

    The cursor changes to (Specify Image Layout Frame Area).

  4. Drag the cursor over the target location to specify the size of the image layout frame.

    The image layout frame into which you can insert an image is created.

Adjusting the Image Layout Frame

  1. In the Page Thumbnails area, select the page in which you want to adjust an image layout frame.

    figure: Item edit screen

  2. Move the cursor over the image you want to adjust.

    When you place the cursor over the image layout frame, the cursor changes to (Move Image Layout Frame). Click the frame to display the image layout frame adjustment palette.

  3. Use the image layout frame adjustment palette to adjust the orientation and position of the image.

    figure: Image layout frame adjustment palette
    (Rotate 90°)
    Rotates the image layout frame 90 degrees clockwise with each click.
    (Order)
    Click to display the menu. You can change the display order of image layout frames.
    (Align or Distribute)
    Click to display the menu. You can change the alignment/distribution of image layout frames.

    Note

    • When an option such as Align Left is selected with the Align to Page checkbox selected, alignment/distribution is performed relative to the page.
    • Align Selected Objects is available when multiple text boxes or image layout frames are selected.

    Note

    • Image layout frames cannot be added to ID photos.
    • You can drag the image layout frame to adjust its position.
    • You can drag the four corners of the image layout frame to adjust its size.
    • When you move the cursor over a corner of the image layout frame, the cursor changes to (Free Rotation), allowing you to freely rotate the image layout frame by dragging it.
    • From the menu displayed by control-clicking an image layout frame, you can cut, copy, or delete the image layout frame, or change the display order or alignment/distribution of image layout frames. The cut or copied image layout frame can be pasted from the menu displayed by control-clicking the page.