MACROMEDIA FREEHAND MX 11, Use Manual

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Working with Objects 123
Arranging objects
You can change the stacking order of objects by using the Arrange commands or by cutting and
pasting. (The stacking order may not be obvious if the objects do not overlap.) You can integrate
an object into a group or clipping path by pasting the object behind or in front of another object
within a group or a clipping path. For more information on clipping paths, see “Working with
clipping paths” on page 132.
Using the Paste Behind and Paste In Front commands, you can quickly move an object to a
specific place in the stacking order.
The Arrange and Paste in Front/Behind commands apply only to selections on the same
layer. For more information on rearranging objects by changing their layering, see “Using layers”
on page 289.
To change the stacking order of objects:
1
Using the Pointer tool, select the object to rearrange.
2
Select Modify > Arrange and select from the following commands:
Move Forward
moves an object forward in a stack.
Bring to Front
moves an object to the top of a stack.
Move Backward
moves an object backward in a stack.
Send to Back
moves an object to the bottom of a stack.
To paste an object in front of or behind another object:
1
Using the Pointer tool, select the object that you want to paste.
2
Select Edit > Cut or Edit > Copy.
3
Select the object in front of or behind which you’ll paste the selection.
4
Do one of the following:
•
Select Edit > Special > Paste in Front to paste the cut/copied object in front of the selected
object.
•
Select Edit > Special > Paste Behind to paste the cut/copied object behind the selected object.