[JS][CS3] Modify SelectObjects.jsx

Looking for a modification to SelectObjects.jsx
I want to select the graphic itself and NOT the frame, just the opposite of the provided script header comment
//SelectObjects.jsx
//An InDesign CS3 JavaScript
//This script selects all objects of a given type or types on the active spread.
//When you choose one of the imported graphic types, the script will select
//the frame containing the graphic (and not the graphic itself).
if (app.documents.length != 0){...................
Thank you for all input.

Hi Slayton,
It’s totally untested:
http://www.kasyan.ho.com.ua/select_objects.html
Kasyan

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