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August 24, 2024
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How to Stretch and Compress an Image at Specific Angles in InDesign

  • August 24, 2024
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I always try to include a graphic illustrating my issue, so...

 

My goal is to stretch and compress the same image where indicated.

 

The stretch parts are easy:

  1. Highlight the image.
  2. Go to Properties.
  3. With the proportional Horizontal and Vertical percentages linked, adjust the percentage of either vector as necessary.
  4. Unclick image.
  5. Save.

 

Now, the issue is that I also want to compress the image where indicated. The area where I want to use the image has lots of space on the horizontal and vertical edges, but at the 45° angle, not so much space.

 

Another way of putting it: Stretch the ends, pinch the center.

Can this be done in ID? If so, how?

 

 

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Robert at ID-Tasker
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August 24, 2024

Is it an vector file placed from file - created in some external application - or a path / group of paths? 

 

If it's a path / group of paths - can be scripted. 

 

WHoughAuthor
Known Participant
August 24, 2024

Hi Robert,

 

This is a placed Photoshop (*.psd) image file, saved with maximum compatibility.

Robert at ID-Tasker
Legend
August 24, 2024

Then you would have to do it in Photoshop. 

 

Still, should be possible to automate - depends on how often do you have to do it. 

 

But why it's not a vector?