[scribus] Text flows around frame problem

[john at wexfordpress.com]

On Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:40:20 +0300
"Matti Huomanen" <matti.huomanen at iki.fi> wrote:

> Hi,
> I'm using version 1.3.9 and 1.4 as test bed. My OS is Windows XP 32
> bit. I've used previous versions of Scribus earlier but with these
> versions I just cannot find a way to make text flow around picture
> frame. I've looked online manuals
> 
> http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Working_with_image_frames#Text_Flows_Around_Frame
> 
> but I cannot get the text flow around picture frame. There is no
> effect no matter which selection I choose. 
> 
> What to try next?
> 
> 
> Ystävällisin terveisin
> Matti Huomanen
> 040-7307008
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In theory at least:
Put the text frame on layer x.
Create layer Y over layer x.
Make Layer Y active.
Put graphic on layer y,
Right click on graphic.
Select Properties
Select Shape
Select Use Frame Shape

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John Culleton
Wexfordpress
"Create Book Covers with Scribus"
http://www.booklocker.com/books/4055.html
Done