Editing Components within a Group

You can edit components within a group without having to dissolve the group. Do this by:

• Selecting the element in Elements List.

• Using the Edit Group command on the shortcut menu.

• Slowly double-clicking to enter inline editing mode.

To edit components within a group by using the Elements List

1. In the Elements List, expand the group that contains the element that you want to edit.

2. Select the element that you want to edit. The element appears selected in the group and the group is outlined with a diagonal pattern.

3. Edit the element with the Properties Editor, by mouse or by menu according to your requirements.

4. Click outside the group.

To edit components within a group by using the Edit Group command

5. On the canvas, select the group that you want to edit.

6. On the menu Edit, click Edit Group ‘GroupName’. The group is outlined with a diagonal pattern.

7. Select the element that you want to edit.

8. Edit the element with the Properties Editor, by mouse, by menu or pop-up menu according to your requirements.

9. Click outside the group.

Note: If you move the position of an element in a group outside the group, the group size is automatically changed to incorporate the new position of the element.

Related Topics

Working with Groups of Elements