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I would like to have two (or more) image frames set up (linked) such that when loading an image to one of them, the other(s) show the same image - with different adjustments applied.

Is that possible, if so, how?

Appreciate your feedback.

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Create as many pages in Publisher as you want to have different adjustments applied.

Set up a Master Page, put a picture frame on it and insert an image.

Using Studio Link open each page in Photo and apply the adjustment you want.

Back in Publisher, when you change the image on the Master Page, it will update on the pages.

 

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1 hour ago, BPf said:

I would like to have two (or more) image frames set up (linked) such that when loading an image to one of them, the other(s) show the same image - with different adjustments applied.

If I had to guess and I am as I don't have time to test it...

I would create the image "frame" as a symbol, group it and add its adjustments above it in the group

Duplicate the process using the same symbol with different adjustments as required

When you change the image in the symbol it will change in all instances of that symbol but the various adjustments will remain unchanged

 

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48 minutes ago, carl123 said:

When you change the image in the symbol it will change in all instances of that symbol but the various adjustments will remain unchanged

That suggestion works brilliantly in Designer:

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Publisher doesn't have Symbols, but you can do it somewhat more simply using Resource Manager. I think you probably need to have your document set to Prefer Linked, not Prefer Embedded.

Place on image on the page, then duplicate it as many times as you need.

Group the adjustments with the image frames as per @carl123's suggestion above, then from Document - Resource Manager select the image name and click Replace:

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Choose another image and...

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Cheers,

H

 

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21 minutes ago, h_d said:

Publisher doesn't have Symbols

The OP has previously posted questions in the Designer forums, so I assume he has Designer as well

But your solution is great if someone just has Publisher and wants to do the same  

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