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[VB] Converting an InLine image to Placed Image

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From: Raymond_Messier
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 15:49
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I have a tough one that I cannot figure out, perhaps someone can help me out with it. Here is what I have. I am using InData to flow text and images into my document. That works just fine. Unfortunately, InData cannot place images it just puts them inline. That means after I flow in thousands of records I have to manually go back and select each image, then paste it back in, and then set the text wrap for the image to flow the text around it. What I want to do is automate that process. After I complete the flow I want to run a script that will loop thru all the images in the document, and change them from inline to placed in the spot they currently are in (offset down by a bit though) and then set the text wrap on that image to flow the text around it. I have an example document to look at if it helps, I posted it on our website for easier retrieval. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it...

Here is the link <http://www.rmware.com/alloys_example.zip>

What I am having trouble is figuring out how to reference the images within the text frame and then doing a placement of the image and setting the properties to flow the text around it. I also have a lot of trouble figuring out where the image actually is on the page, the graphics x,y coordinates baffle me. I would really appreciate any help you can provide! Oh, if anyone has any InData experience, let me know, I am running into a lot of brick walls as far as limitations go with the product (although it works wonderfully, as long as you do it exactly the way it wants it done) I'd like to exchange ideas and stuff with you.
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