Working With Grids

When editing an image, you can work with grids in the Capture Editor. A grid is simply a series of dots displayed a certain distance apart on a frame, with each dot representing a specific location on that frame. They help you more accurately place objects on a frame. The grid does not display in the output, but is simply shown in the Capture Editor. By dragging and placing the edges of an object along those dots, you can be assured that the object is positioned more accurately and aligned with other objects in the frame.

How to Show or Hide the Grid

  1. Open an image, and in the bottom toolbar of the Capture Editor, click the Grid drop-down.

  2. Do one of the following, depending on the part of the user interface you are using:

    • RibbonSelect the View ribbon. In the Grid section select .
    • Local Toolbar In the bottom toolbar of the Capture Editor, click the arrow next to the Grid button and select Show Grid.
    • Right-Click Right-click anywhere in the Capture Editor and from the context menu, select Show Grid.

    If the option has a check mark next to it, the grid is shown on the page. If the option does not have a check mark, the grid is not shown.

How to Snap Images to the Grid

You can make the grid "sticky," so that when you drag images around the editor, the edge is automatically attached to the image in relation to the nearest vertical or horizontal line of dots. Otherwise, if you do not have this option set, the position of the images will be "loose" on the page.

  1. Open an image, and in the bottom toolbar of the Capture Editor, click the Grid drop-down.

  2. Do one of the following, depending on the part of the user interface you are using:

    • RibbonSelect the View ribbon. In the Grid section select .
    • Local Toolbar In the bottom toolbar of the Capture Editor, click the arrow next to the Grid button and select Snap to Grid.
    • Right-Click Right-click anywhere in the Capture Editor and from the context menu, select Snap to Grid.

    If the option has a check mark next to it, the grid is shown on the page. If the option does not have a check mark, the grid is not shown.

How to Modify Space Between Dots

  1. Open an image, and in the bottom toolbar of the Capture Editor, click the Grid drop-down.

  2. Do one of the following, depending on the part of the user interface you are using:

    • Ribbon Select the View ribbon. In the Grid section select .
    • Local Toolbar In the bottom toolbar of the Capture Editor, click the arrow next to the Grid button and select Edit Grid.
    • Right-Click Right-click anywhere in the Capture Editor and from the context menu, select Edit Grid.

    The Grid Options dialog opens.

  3. In the Size field, enter the amount of space (in pixels) to be shown between dots on the grid.
  4. Click OK.