Fix size and position of noninteractive objects

This question was posted in response to the following article: http://help.adobe.com/en_US/captivate/cp/using/WSc1b83f70210cd101-228e3bb811c649a5d09-7ffd .html

When positioning objects you can do that with great precision ask Captivate to do math for you. Read step by step tutorial with lot of explanations and screenshots http://adobephotoshopsecrets.blogspot.com/2011/07/positioning-objects-in-adobe-captivate.h tml

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Hi,
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The margins of the report are Left - .79 in, Right - 0.79 in, Top - 0.79 in and Bottom - 0.39 in.
The size of the picture object should be 1.574 x 0.79 inches.
I have ensured that File -> Page Setup -> dimensions are in INCHES.
I right click the logo and select 'Size and Position'.
I set 'Y' (distance between top of object and top margin) = 0. This is to perfectly align the object with the top margin.
Now, i set the height of the object = 0.79 inches. Ok the dialog and close.
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and
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What am i doing wrong here? How can i make sure the values i specify in the size and position dialog are retained.
Thanks.

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Fix size and position of noninteractive objects

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