Moving Identity Plate with Arrow Keys

I have always been able to move my identity plate around using the arrow keys. For some reason, it doesn't work any more. I am using Lightroom 2.3. I know that this is a small problem, but I sure would like to know how to remedy this. Thanks!

Hi Ken,
This is how I have done it.
1. Create identity plate in Illustrator and save as an Illustrator file = .ai
2. Go to Overlays in Lightroom and check Identity Plate
3. Within the Identity Plate checkered box, you will see a pull-down menu on the bottom right
4. Select Edit
5. Select the radio button: "Use a graphical Identity Plate"
6. Locate the ai file and select Choose (You might not see anything in the window, but don't worry about that
7. Select Custom
8. Choose Save As and give it a name
9. Select OK
Now, when you go into that checkered box within the Identity Plate window, you will now see your new Identity Plate (ai graphic) listed. Select it, and it will be displayed on your photograph. Sometimes, I have to select it twice (not sure why) for the resolution to be high quality. Good luck and let me know how it works out.
Matt

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<http://www.physci.org/codes/sscce.html>
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