Changing the Z-order of an Element in a Path Graphic

If a path graphic does not appear as expected, this can be caused by drawing an element in a different z-order as intended. You can see this if one of the path graphic edges jumps across the path graphic area.

You can fix this by changing the z-order of the element where this appears.

Note: The z-order of elements in a path graphic is only applicable within the path graphic.

To change the z-order of an element within a path graphic

1. Select the path graphic you want to edit.

2. Do one of the following:

   1. On the Edit menu, click Edit Path.

   2. Slowly double-click the path graphic.

      The path graphic appears in element mode.

3. Select the individual element within the path graphic for which you want to change the z-order. You can also do this by selecting the element in the Elements List.

   Note: You can see the elements in their z-order in the Elements List. Alternatively, you can select one from the Elements List and change its z-order.

4. On the Arrange menu, point to Order, and then click:

   • Send To Back to send the element to the back of the set of elements of the path graphic.

   • Send Backward to send the element one order backward.

   • Sent To Front to send the element to the front of the set of elements of the path graphic.

   • Send Forward to send the element one order forward.

5. Click outside the path graphic on the canvas. The path graphic is shown in path mode.

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Changing a Path Graphic