Seem to be missing the frame tool in Engrave mode

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I would like to place a SVG inside a graphics frame, but don’t have the frame tool in the left hand panel. Only have three tools: Graphic editing, Vertical spacing, Note spacing.
What am I missing? I’m using Elements 6 Version 6.1.10.607.

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There’s your answer. Using frames is a Pro feature (sorry).

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Thanks for the quick response, Janus. I had watched this older video on YT “How to Use Frames | Engrave Mode in Dorico” which describes working with graphics frames, but the version of Dorico wasn’t mentioned. Maybe before the Pro version was available?

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In the early Dorico versions, Engrave mode was only on Pro. Recent versions have added some additional Engrave functionality to Elements (but not frames and page templates).

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You’ll have to apply the SVG (or other vector format) to a PDF of the page, using a drawing package, like Inkscape or Affinity (both free), or Adobe Illustrator or other.

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Thanks for your response benwiggy. I’ve been exporting from Dorico as a PDF and then importing to Ashampoo, a PDF editor, where I can add a graphic file. Works fine, I was just trying to save a step.