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rachely28667200
rachely28667200
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July 28, 2017
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Resize an image in a locked image frame?

  • July 28, 2017
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I am setting up templates for a few documents for another user to edit, and I locked all of the text and image frames so they don't accidentally move them. But for some image frames, the user will need to resize the image, but locking the frame also locked the image. You can still place images, but you can't move or resize them. Is there any way to lock the image frame while keeping the image itself unlocked?

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Correct answer Srishti Bali

Hi rachely,

I am afraid to inform you that there is no way to resize image while the frame is locked, however you may share your request on our Feature Request/Bug Report Form

Regards

Srishti

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Srishti Bali
Srishti BaliCorrect answer
Legend
July 28, 2017

Hi rachely,

I am afraid to inform you that there is no way to resize image while the frame is locked, however you may share your request on our Feature Request/Bug Report Form

Regards

Srishti

rachely28667200
rachely28667200Author
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July 28, 2017

Thanks, Srishti. That's unfortunate, it would make document setup with images a lot easier.

    Scott Falkner
    Community Expert
    Scott FalknerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 28, 2017

    No, a locked item cannot be edited or moved. A locked frame cannot accept new content. The frames much be unlocked to accept content.

    You may be trying too hard to dumb down the document. I have set up templates for other users many times, most of whom I expect to have less experience than I do. Rather than locking everything, I use layers to separate the different items and lock layers that don’t need editing or put items on Master Pages so they cannot be edited.

      vinny38
      vinny38
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      July 28, 2017

      +1 for locking layers method

      However I remember a discussion about adding content to a locked frame. There is an option in general preferences. Something like "prevent selection of locked frames" if I remember well. Unchecking this option allows you to place an image in a locked frame. However I don't know about moving or resizing it: not in front of Indd right now, can't test it...

        Scott Falkner
        Community Expert
        Scott FalknerCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        July 28, 2017

        I forgot about that. I think that was added few versions ago.

        Yes, you can place images in locked frame if you turn off “Prevent Selection of Locked Objects” in Edit > Preferences > General.

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