On Tue, 7 May 2024, Brian Kneller via lyx-users wrote:
I have tried clipping graphics to remove white spaces and centre it on the page. I have been unable to find a detailed description as to how it should be done. From my experience I have assumed the zero in the bottom LHS of the graphic to which a pair of coordinates and associated and likewise the is another pair on the top RHS. I centre the graphic horizontally by changing the “x” values on the clipping entries and this seems to be quite easy the vertical parameters (y) are more difficult to adjust. I am finding the outcome of adjustments is difficult to predict making trimming time consuming. How does the presentation logic respond to changes in clipping values I suspect the float function interacts with this?. All my figures are one page high so I really don’t need to float (?) 1- would suppressing floating help and if so what is best way ?
Brian, Perhaps I'm not understanding your issues, so take my comments with this thought in mind. When I insert a figure I use the 'insert figure float' icon to open a figure window. In the caption window I add a label then the caption text. When done, I use the trackball to set the cursor above the caption. Pressing Alt-A C centers the cursor in the figure window and that's where I click the 'insert graphics' icon. Browsing to the figure's location (usually an 'images' subdirectory in the project's directory tree) I select the figure. When inserted I use ctrl-shift s to save the figure. Now I can trim excess space surrounding the image to be seen in the complied report. Right-clicking on the image itself brings up the settings option. Clicking on that I select the 'Coordinates' tab and, by trial-and-error adjust the x and y values until the excess white space (or other unwanted content) is removed. While doing this I use 'Apply' button instead of the 'Save' button so I can continue trimming until satisfied. HTH, Rich -- lyx-users mailing list lyx-users@lists.lyx.org http://lists.lyx.org/mailman/listinfo/lyx-users
