Frame Definition

A frame is a property which can be applied to texts as well as certain types of annotations and dress up elements. Fixed-size frame definitions are located in the Frame node of the Standard Definition editor, available via Tools > Standards. They specify the geometrical definition of fixed-size frames (as opposed to variable-size frame).

This section deals with fixed-size frame definition.

Defining Frames

Frame definitions available in the Standards editor are pre-defined, and their number is fixed. You cannot add additional instances of frame definitions.

You can customize these definitions to suit your needs, by modifying one or several values of the parameters defining the style. Once defined, a fixed-size frame can be applied to any element which supports it, either via Edit > Properties, or using the Text Properties toolbar.

The fixed-size frame definitions include the following parameters:


  • Name: identifies the frame - DO NOT EDIT

  • Type: defines the geometrical type of the frame - DO NOT EDIT

  • Behavior - DO NOT EDIT

  • Length

  • Height

  • Radius

  • Offset

  • Vertical Margin - NOT YET IMPLEMENTED

  • Horizontal Margin - NOT YET IMPLEMENTED

Important: Use boxes for tips, warnings and important information sparingly so they remain effective in drawing the reader's attention.

  • The Name, Type and Behavior parameters MUST NOT BE EDITED, and are listed for information and compliance purposes only.
  • The Vertical Margin and Horizontal Margin parameters are not implemented yet, and are listed for compliance purposes only.
  • For each frame definition, all parameters are listed. However, depending on the frame type, not all parameters are used to define the frame, but only some of them.
Parameter Length Height Radius Offset Description
Rectangle Yes Yes N/A N/A
Square Yes N/A N/A N/A
Circle N/A N/A Yes N/A
Scored Circle N/A N/A Yes N/A

Diamond Yes N/A N/A N/A
Triangle Yes Yes N/A N/A

Right Flag Yes Yes N/A Yes
Left Flag Yes Yes N/A Yes
Both Flag Yes Yes N/A Yes
Oblong Yes Yes N/A N/A
Ellipse Yes Yes N/A N/A
Right Oblong Yes Yes N/A N/A
Left Oblong Yes Yes N/A N/A
Sticking N/A N/A Yes N/A
Set N/A N/A Yes Yes
Fixed support N/A N/A Yes N/A
Nota Yes Yes N/A N/A
Symmetrical Part N/A N/A Yes N/A
Symmetrical Set N/A N/A Yes Yes
Scored Rectangle Yes Yes N/A N/A
Parallelogram Yes Yes N/A Yes