Thumbnails move when page size is adjusted

[bwood]

Interesting problem. I have a large number of thumbnails on the same layer. Each thumbnail expands to a larger photo of dogs that need homes.

Once I've set the position of the thumbnails just right - I usually have to adjust the size of my page. (the numbers of the thumbs will change) I adjust the bottom margin upwards by moving the blue dotted line.

When I adjust the size of the page, all the thumbnails end up in a bit of a vertical jumble. - then I have to go back and redo the spacing of the thumbnails once again.

I've tried to 'group' all the thumbnails prior to resizing of the page - but I'm amazed that the thumbnails actually move in the group when I adjust the page. I have not tried to 'lock' the group prior to resizing. I could make an entirely separate layer just for the thumbs I suppose, then lock that entire layer.

I can't quite figure this one out. For a better understanding of the layout here's the page. https://northeastspca.org/dogs.htm

[Acorn]

Bill, you could have fallen into the problem with some having different Auto-fit to Page settings or even a few with a Push value.

Acorn

[bwood]

Bill, you could have fallen into the problem with some having different Auto-fit to Page settings or even a few with a Push value.

Acorn

Since I inherited this website from a Xara user using a template initially you could be right. That was my suspicion. I’ll check all those settings. Thanks Acorn

[bwood]

Interesting that all Push and Auto fit options are off. I took 40 thumbnails and put them on one layer, then locked the layer. It helped a great deal; but if a particular thumbnail had a custom “drop image onto” option that image moved when page size was adjusted. Always learning!

[Acorn]

Interesting that all Push and Auto fit options are off. I took 40 thumbnails and put them on one layer, then locked the layer. It helped a great deal; but if a particular thumbnail had a custom “drop image onto” option that image moved when page size was adjusted. Always learning!

Bill, can you upload a simple version of your thumbs with the special option; I cannot get my head around it.

Thanks.

Acorn

[Chris M]

Could you not use a Photo Grid? It would make life easier in the future too.

Make sure Lily has an extra treat from me.

[bwood]

Bill, can you upload a simple version of your thumbs with the special option; I cannot get my head around it.

Thanks.

Acorn

Sorry Acorn. Terminology. That would be a *smart frame* aka drop the photo onto the frame. Smart frames from the catalogue.