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August 19, 2023
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Rectangle frame tool

  • August 19, 2023
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Hi. When I try to make a Rectangle frame tool, I don't have an x, only a frame. How can I fix this problem ? Rectangle frame tool

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    Correct answer Randy Hagan

    The fastest fix would be, after you draw the frame, to go to the Object pull-down menu and select the Content>Graphic menu command. That'll return the "X" you're looking for, for that specific frame.

     

    But if you're creating the frame as a graphic itself, you can feel free to ignore the lack of an "X" because that only serves to designate the frame as a Graphic placeholder. Since you're not using it for that, it doesn't matter. And you can simply place graphics with the File>Place... menu command and not have to worry about having/not having an "X" at all.

     

    In short, I guess I'm saying you don't have to worry about it. Really.

     

    Hope this helps,

     

    Randy

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    Peter Spier
    Community Expert
    Peter SpierCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 19, 2023

    OIr if, in fact youl are trying to create frames to insert graphic content, use the Frame tool (it's the one with the x in it in the Tools Panel) instead of the Rectangle tool (no x) that you are using now.

      James Gifford—NitroPress
      James Gifford—NitroPress
      Legend
      August 19, 2023

      This. If necessary, configure the tool icons to suit your workflow and needs.

       

       

      But even more so, Randy's answer: ID is flexible and automatic with frame types. I don't think I've ever had to convert or replace one, except in some very fussy existing work where I wasn't sure what the original designer had done.

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        Pro31767885aedf
        Participant
        August 19, 2023

        Thank you so much.

        Randy Hagan
        Community Expert
        Randy HaganCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        August 19, 2023

        The fastest fix would be, after you draw the frame, to go to the Object pull-down menu and select the Content>Graphic menu command. That'll return the "X" you're looking for, for that specific frame.

         

        But if you're creating the frame as a graphic itself, you can feel free to ignore the lack of an "X" because that only serves to designate the frame as a Graphic placeholder. Since you're not using it for that, it doesn't matter. And you can simply place graphics with the File>Place... menu command and not have to worry about having/not having an "X" at all.

         

        In short, I guess I'm saying you don't have to worry about it. Really.

         

        Hope this helps,

         

        Randy

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