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Scribus => Raster and Vector Graphics => Topic started by: Little_Evenstar on April 25, 2019, 11:55:06 AM

Title: Changing file path loses inserted graphics
Post by: Little_Evenstar on April 25, 2019, 11:55:06 AM
Hello,

I'm experiencing a problem if I move a Scribus SLA file to a different folder, or if I move the source PNG or PDF graphics to a different folder. The inserted graphics are then 'lost' in the SLA file and the image frames are blank with a red cross (but they do have the image file name listed). If this happens all of the graphics need to be re-inserted.

I've tried to lock the images (CTR L), but it still happens.

Any suggestions, please?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Changing file path loses inserted graphics
Post by: RodneyLee on April 25, 2019, 01:39:35 PM
Next time use "Collect for Output" and move everything together, images are not embedded, this is a common mistake made by most user at one time or another
Title: Re: Changing file path loses inserted graphics
Post by: Little_Evenstar on April 25, 2019, 02:45:31 PM

Many thanks, Rodney.

That's helpful.

Regards.
Title: Re: Changing file path loses inserted graphics
Post by: Nermander on April 27, 2019, 07:11:29 AM
The topic shows the misunderstanding.

It should be "Changing file path loses linked graphics"

Scrbius does not embed graphics in the SLA but includes a link to it. Moving the SLA (or the graphic) means the link is no longer correct.