How to nudge layout objects using scripted buttons?

[MattFM]

Hi folks,

I have a layout that is a template for printing CD labels.

It never fails, however, that whenever I use it, it appears the whole layout needs slight tweaking to line-up properly with the CD labels I am printing on to.

Since my file has users locked out of entering Layout mode, is there a way to somehow script buttons that can nudge all the objects on the layout up or down and left or right, by tiny increments, like say a few pixels?

Currently the only solution is to enter Layout mode and select all the objects and manually nudge them. But if this could be accomplished in browse mode using scripted buttons, that would be great!

Thanks for any ideas.

[Vaughan]

No, there is no way t script the movement of layout objects (other than perhaps using some kind of OS-level scripting).

I'd work out why the layouts are behaving that way, or work out a design that is more tolerant.

One alternative is to make multiple copies of the layout with variations of position, and allow the user to select one to print from. This selection could be saved to be persistent between sessions.

[comment]

if this could be accomplished in browse mode

Not in Browse mode, but perhaps in Preview/Print, by using sliding and adjusting a text set in size 1 font - see something similar here:

http://fmforums.com/forum/topic/67915-overlay-marker/

[MattFM]

Not in Browse mode, but perhaps in Preview/Print, by using sliding and adjusting a text set in size 1 font - see something similar here:

http://fmforums.com/...overlay-marker/

That seems so close to what I'm looking for. I will have a try at using a sliding object and see where that goes.

[MattFM]

OK so I got a basic test working. If anybody knows how this can be improved or better coded, that's be great too!

nudge.fp7.zip