How do I change the content percentage on multiple images at once?

Susan Farrow

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    • January 23, 2017 at 12:25 pm #91498
      Susan Farrow
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      Hello fellow InDesigners :)

      Is there a way to import multiple images using the grid feature (pressing up and right arrows while dragging) and have each image import at the same percentage size (eg:25%)? I love the grid feature but it resizes each image separately in proportion to the matching frames.

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      Is there a way to select multiple imported images on the page and assign all the images the same percentage size at once? I could then size the frame to fit content.

      Thanks much1

    • January 23, 2017 at 2:12 pm #91518
      Kai Rübsamen
      Member

      1. Select one image, not the frame
      2. Set the size to 25% > this value is stored in the clipboard
      3. Select all images, by selecting with the black arrow and choose then Select content from the control panel
      4. Object > Transform again > Transform Sequence Again Individually

      Note that your grid will be destroyed, if you choose frame to content in the next step.

      Kai

      • January 23, 2017 at 3:03 pm #91521
        Susan Farrow
        Member

        Thank you Kai, but I’m having trouble with step 3. Where in the control panel do I choose and select “content”? I neglected to mention I am using CS6.

      • January 23, 2017 at 3:12 pm #91523
        Susan Farrow
        Member

        AHHHH! I found it! It’s those little hierarchy looking boxes. Working with Indd for years and I have never realized what those symbols were for.

        This works perfectly. I can adjust my frame to fit, then align to remake my grid.

        Thank you Kai, you saved me hours of work!

    • January 23, 2017 at 2:24 pm #91519
      Colleen Shannon
      Member

      Great tip from Kai – If you frequently use Transform Sequence Again Individually, assign it a Keyboard Shortcut. It helps a lot!

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