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Convert between AP elements and tables



You can create your layout using AP elements, then convert the AP elements to tables so that your layout can be viewed in older browsers.

Before you convert to tables, make sure AP elements do not overlap. Also, make sure you’re in Standard Mode (View > Table Mode > Standard Mode).

Convert AP elements to a table

  1. Select Modify > Convert > AP Divs To Table.
  2. Specify any of the following options and click OK:
    Most Accurate
    Creates a cell for every AP element, plus any additional cells that are necessary to preserve the space between AP elements.

    Smallest: Collapse Empty Cells
    Specifies that the AP elements’ edges should be aligned if they are positioned within the specified number of pixels.

    If you select this option, the resulting table will have fewer empty rows and columns, but may not match your layout precisely.

    Use Transparent GIFs
    Fills the table’s last row with transparent GIFs. This ensures that the table is displayed with the same column widths in all browsers.

    When this option is enabled, you cannot edit the resulting table by dragging its columns. When this option is disabled, the resulting table will not contain transparent GIFs, but the widths of the columns may vary from browser to browser.

    Center On Page
    Centers the resulting table on the page. If this option is disabled, the table starts at the left edge of the page.

Convert tables to AP Divs

  1. Select Modify > Convert > Tables to AP Divs.
  2. Specify any of the following options and click OK:
    Prevent AP Element Overlaps
    Constrains the positions of AP elements when they are created, moved, and resized so that they don’t overlap.

    Show AP Elements Panel
    Displays the AP elements panel.

    Show Grid and Snap To Grid
    Let you use a grid to help position AP elements.

    The tables are converted to AP Divs. Empty cells are not converted to AP elements unless they have background colors.

    Note: Page elements that were outside of tables are also placed in AP Divs.