The Resize shape function (Page.ObjInflateSgmDlg) in Fred4 works on one or more selected objects - usually text frames - and it resizes them, optionally putting a box around them, all in a single operation. The function prompts the user for the scale amounts on the four sides and also for the scale options: consider each frame separately, preserve gutters, or preserve positions.

•Free: this is suitable method only for single objects, and it won't calculate correctly the space between multiple objects. The VB.NET parameter is "F+".

•Proportional: this is suitable for multiple objects, such as headline frame and more than 2 legs. The VB.NET parameter is "P+".

•Respecting position: this is suitable for multiple frames with not more than 2 body columns. The VB.NET parameter is "D+".

The built-in boxing function is not able to rebox the existing boxed objects, nor to remove box, or change margins or weight. It will also distort images, if included in boxing. Such limitations do not exist if you use the method explained in Box and unbox objects.