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April 9, 2013
Question

When I update the book, the first image in the book enlarges, no matter what image file I import.

  • April 9, 2013
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I am using FM 9.0 with some legacy 2-year old files. They've all compiled fine for years, until now. 

Now, no matter what image file I use, or which file format the image is in, when I update the book, the very first image in the book automatically enlarges!

I've done the following, with no luck:

  • Deleted the anchored frame and re-created it.
  • Saved the image as a different file type.
  • Used an entirely different image.
  • Removed the entire page (the Update process then enlarge the NEXT image).
  • Created an entirely new chapter file and copied/pasted everything from the chapter into the new file.

The rest of the images in the book are fine, it's just that very first one that magically enlarges itself.

The image file is imported by reference, and I've tried jpg, png, and gif.

The anchored frame is set to 'below the current line.'

I can save the chapter file, close it, and re-open it to see the file scaled correctly. ONLY when I update the book does the problem occur.

Help! Any ideas?

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2 replies

Bob_Niland
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 10, 2013

Hack.

Somewhere in Flow A prior to the first real image, import a 1-pixel white image (probably at the end of the first sentence, At Insertion Point).

Arnis Gubins
Inspiring
April 9, 2013

Sounds a bit wierd, and I haven't seen that behaviour before...

Are all of your files open prior to regenerating the book?

Do you see any messages in the FM Console window?

Does this happen with any book file or just a specific one?

Have you tried recreating the book file?

Participating Frequently
April 9, 2013

It doesn't seem to matter whether any of the chapter files are open while I update the book.

I see no messages from the FM Console.

This happens with 2 out of the 6 books for this product line. Same exact issue.

I have not tried to recreate the book file yet, I will try that next.

Thank you, I appreciate any help I can get!  I wonder if I have a corrupted file...but I created a new file, and that didn't fix the problem.

Participating Frequently
April 9, 2013

I created a new book file, added the folders, generated new Contents and Index. Still have the issue. :-(