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JonathanArias
JonathanArias
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July 31, 2018
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non-proportional scaling

  • July 31, 2018
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Hi,

i am trying to have indesign flag thing for me as i get more jobs done by other designers. i keep gettign this non-proportional scaling (which i though i understood what it meant) error. however, i get it on images i just placed and i know i am scaling proportionally after i place it since i hold shift. what am i missing here? I am not sure i understand the error and what indesign would want me to do here.

Thanks

Jonathan

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    Correct answer Jeff Witchel, ACI

    When using File > Place, images will come into a Frame out-of-proportion when you replace an image that is out-of-proportion. The results will also be out-of-priportio if you Relink to a different image using the Links panel.

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    Jeff Witchel, ACI
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    Jeff Witchel, ACICommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 31, 2018

    When using File > Place, images will come into a Frame out-of-proportion when you replace an image that is out-of-proportion. The results will also be out-of-priportio if you Relink to a different image using the Links panel.

    JonathanArias
    JonathanAriasAuthor
    Legend
    August 1, 2018

    well that explains it.. the error appears from the moment i place the image even if i just click on the layout to place it..

    Jeff Witchel, ACI
    Community Expert
    Jeff Witchel, ACICommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 31, 2018

    Hi Jonathan,

    Here's a video about setting up your own custom Preflight: http://www.jeffwitchel.net/2012/08/finding-potential-printing-problems-automatically/

    When you're setting up your Preflight, "Non-Proportional Scaling of Placed Images" is the second choice under the Images and Objects section.

    See screenshot below.

    The best way to avoid non-proportional scaling entirely is to scale in the Control panel. The X & Y Percentage are Linked by default. If you select either field, you can use your up or down arrow keys on your keyboard to scale very quickly.

    S
    SJRiegel
    Legend
    July 31, 2018

    Have you checked the scaling on the image? It's possible that you left go of shift a moment too soon, and the proportions are off by a percent or two.

    Steve Werner
    Community Expert
    Steve WernerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 31, 2018

    @SJSiegel is correct. It's an easy mistake to make whenever you're using a modifier key. As I teach my classes: Always release your mouse before you release the modifier key, or InDesign "forgets" you used it.

    Same things happens with Option/Alt-dragging to copy something, or holding down Cmd/Ctrl when you want to make a spread-wide guide instead of a page-wide guide.

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