Linked gifs revert to original size if updated

[Per]

I'm linking and embedding some pictures into a document with
addpicture (I can post the code if needed). These are inserted
as inlineshapes.

To position the pictures correctly I need to convert them to
shapes with convertoshape (.RelativeHorizontalPosition is not
available for inline shapes, nor .wrapformat, etc...).

Now I've got what I need, BUT when I update the graphic (using
links dialog or by printing), the graphs now revert to the
original size. I need to be able to update the graphics, but
want them to retain the formatting I've applied.

I tried converting back to an inline shape after making the
needed adjustments, but they still revert to the original size
when updated.

For a simple example insert a picture into Word using
insert > picture > from file (insert and link).

Resize it and run:

Sub test()
Dim ishape As InlineShape
Dim shape As shape

For Each ishape In ActiveDocument.InlineShapes
ishape.ConvertToShape
Next ishape
For Each shape In ActiveDocument.Shapes
shape.ConvertToInlineShape
Next shape

End Sub

Now, edit > links > update now. Back to the original
size....

Has anyone dealt with this or know of a workaround?

Any help would be SOOOO appreciated!
Per

 

[Peter Hewett]

Hi Per

If you think about what's happening you may not like it but it's logical! When you update
a linked picture it has to resize it as the originals may be completely different. You'll
have to either reapply the changes or note the setting you want to keep, do the update and
then reapply the settings.

HTH + Cheers - Peter


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