Add elements to a path graphic

You can easily add elements to an existing path graphic. You can add:

• New elements, which you draw while the path graphic is in edit mode.

• Existing elements, which are already on the canvas.

You can only add open elements such as lines, polylines, curves, and arcs to an existing path graphic.

You can only set the origin of a new element within the frame of the existing path graphic. If you click anywhere outside the path graphic, the edit mode is exited and the element you are drawing is a new element.

To add new elements to an existing path graphic

1. Select the path graphic to which you want to add a new element.

2. On the Edit menu, click Edit Path. The path graphic appears in element mode.

3. Select the new element you want to add from the Tools panel.

4. Draw the element as you would normally. While you are drawing the element, the path graphic is updated.

   

To add existing elements to an existing path graphic

5. Select the path graphic and all elements that you want to add to the path graphic.

6. Right-click a solid part of a selected element, point to Path, and then click Add To Path. The selected elements are added to the selected path graphic.