Style Image

Lede. Applies an InDesign object style and overrides image fit / alignment on the placeholder.

Group: Style · Available in: Image Placeholder · Central node: No

Purpose

• Apply an InDesign object style to the image frame (drop shadow, border, …).
• Override the placeholder’s default image fit (e.g. force Fill Frame Proportionally).
• Conditionally apply styling only when an upstream value is non-empty.

Where to find it

Add Node ▸ Style ▸ Style

How it works

The node carries an object-style reference and optional image-fit + image-alignment overrides. Wire its Style output into the Image placeholder’s Style socket.

The DataInput socket is a conditional gate identical to Style Text’s: when non-empty upstream value, apply; otherwise, suppress.

Sockets

Settings

Example (end-to-end)

Scenario. Apply a Polaroid object style only on records flagged as new.

Wiring.

[Data Image] → [Placeholder.Content]
[Data Text: IsNew] → [Style Image: "Polaroid"] → [Placeholder.Style]

Empty / error behaviour

• Same as Style Text: missing selection makes the node invalid; an empty gate suppresses the style.

Limitations

• One object style per node. For multiple alternatives use a Condition node.

Common pitfalls

• Fit override has no effect. The placeholder itself may force a fit – check the placeholder’s image settings.

Related nodes

• Style Text – text counterpart.
• Style Object – object-style only, no fit/align overrides; used in QR / Barcode.
• Placeholder – Image – the consumer.

Screenshots

📷 Screenshot [NEU]: Style Image settings panel