Hi Deirdre Welcome back from class! I don't know the why (other than anchored Frames don't have that function). And the only way a table automatically creates a caption is if the "Add Title" option is turned on for a table.
So, my workaround? I create a table format specifically to hold graphics. I know, kinda sounds like taking a shower with your shoes on. However, since I've used FrameMaker since 1992, this seems to be the best solution I've found. I use it whether the format calls for captions or not. There is a bit of set up to get it working correctly and, once set up, it isn't too hard to maintain. Others may have a different approach and this one was a great tool when I was converting 6500 pages of text from WordPerfect to Frame AND the client decided midstream to change the alignment of their graphics from left aligned to centered. I was able to change the table format and everything was good...in just a few minutes. Here is what I do: Set up part 1: Create a paragraph tag to hold the anchored graphic I use separate tags for many things, including anchored tables and anchored graphics because it provides more control when converting to other formats, such as help. In Frame 7.x, the smallest font size is 2 points, so I use that to take up as little extra space as possible. Turning off the Fixed option means the row height will expand and shrink as needed to fit the graphic you insert. The reason for the "in column" in the tag name is because some graphics span the width of the sidehead area and some don't. I actually have another paragraph tag for those that span both areas. 1. Create a specific paragraph tag to hold the anchored graphics (mine is called "AIC Anchored Images In Column") 2. Set the font size to 2 points 3. Set the line spacing to 2 points 4. Turn off the Fixed option 5. Save the tag with all the changes Set up part 2: Create a paragraph tag to hold the anchored table 1. Create a specific paragraph tag to hold the anchored tables (mine is called "ATC Anchored Tables In Column") 2. Set the font size to 2 points 3. Set the line spacing to 2 points 4. Turn off the Fixed option 5. Save the tag with all the changes Set up part 3: Create a paragraph tag for your Table Caption 1. Create a paragraph tag to format your Table Caption (mine is called FC Figure Caption) 2. Save all changes Set up part 4: Create a table format to hold your graphics Officially, Frame 7 (I don't know about 8), doesn't store the column widths or paragraph tags in the Table Designer. However, it does remember 1. Insert a blank table with 1 row and 1 column 2. Apply the anchored graphics tag to the row (note: it will become darned near unreadable since it is a 2 point font...if you have problems seeing it, you can temporarily change the font size, then change it back) 3. Set the Title Position for your caption 4. Apply the figure caption tag for your figure caption 5. Highlight the entire table 6. Open the Table Designer 7. Name the table format (mine is either Images In Column or Images Full Width, depending on what I'm using it for) 8. Save the table format Use what you created Now that the component formats are created, here is what you do when you're ready to insert a figure/graphic. I always use a blank paragraph tag to anchor tables and graphics, so that is how these instructions are written. Tip; If you immediately import the file, you won't have to try to position your cursor in that tiny little space left by the 2 point paragraph tag. 1. Position your cursor where the figure is to be inserted 2. Add a blank paragraph 3. Apply the anchored table tag (ATC Anchored Tables In Column in my example) 4. Select Table > Insert table 5. Select the table format you created to hold figures (Column or Images Full Width in my example) 6. Click Insert 7. Select File > Import > File 8. Import your graphic 9. Adjust dpi and other settings, if appropriate 10. Resize the graphic, if needed 11. Press esc m P to shrinkwrap the anchored frame around the graphic 12. Add the figure title to the title row This is my processs...and hopefully it will help you a bit... Hugs Jerilynne On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 9:04 AM, Deirdre Reagan <deirdre.reagan at gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all! > > >