OOo users:
I am using OOo 2.0.4 on Windows XP
I am having some difficulty understanding the sizing of graphics and
frames in OOo. I have one general, and several specific questions which
I would appreciate input on.
General question - can anyone point me to some documentation which
explains sizing options in frame styples. For example, I can not figure
out what "Width - automatic" and "Height - autosize" do. I have looked
through the usual sources (on-line help, users manual, web site
documentation and FAQ) and have not been able to get a clear
understanding of this. My problems are exemplified in the questions below.
Specific questions
When I assign a caption to a Graphic, I would like to be able to be able
to do several things which I can't figure out how to do ...
1. Create a caption that starts with "Figure 1.1" instead of
"Illustration 1.1" (I know that I can edit the text in the caption after
it is created, but this is awkward)
2. Have the caption above the graphic instead of below. (I know that I
can drag the graphic down within the frame after it is created and this
moves the caption to the top, but this is also awkward)
3. Link the frame size to the graphic size. As I alter the size of the
graphic or the frame (which includes the caption), sometimes the size of
the other changes accordingly and sometimes it doesn't. (In some cases
the graphic appears to be partly outside of the frame.) Without a
better understanding of how these items are sized, I can not figure out
a consistent pattern.
4. Is there any way to remove a caption from a graphic (if I select the
frame and delete it, I lose the graphic too)?
5. Is there any way to change the characteristics of a caption (eg.
change the "Numbering captions by chapter option) once it is created
(without deleting the whole thing, reinserting the graphic and
recreating the caption). (Note: this is distinct from changing the
Paragraph Style features of the caption - which I can do)
As usual, any input on these issues is much appreciated. Thank you.
Ian Dohoo
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