Grouping and Ungrouping Vector Objects

To edit several objects in similar ways, group them together. When objects are grouped, you can move, resize, reshape, and change their lines and materials all at once. You can also group several groups of vector objects.

When you group objects on different layers, Paint Shop Pro automat­ically moves them all to the layer of the first object you selected.

Each group has a label on the Layers palette and all the objects in the group are shown as components. Click the plus sign in front of the group name to show the group’s components.

Note: Even if an object belongs to a group, you can still select it on the Layers palette and edit it individually.

There are two ways to group objects: Use the Object Selection tool or use the Layers palette.

How to edit one object within a group:

When you have a group of objects, most Paint Shop Pro commands apply to the entire group. However, there are several ways to edit one object within the group. First, click the object name on the Layers palette (the name becomes bold), then you can:

To group vector objects using the Object Selection tool:

  1. Use the Object Selection tool to select each object you want in the group.

  2. On the Tool Options palette, click Group or choose Objects > Group.

To group objects using the Layers palette:

  1. On the Layers palette, click the name of the first object you want to group.

  2. Press Shift and click each object you want to add to group.

  3. Right-click one of the object names and choose Group from the context menu.

Note: If you group objects from several layers, Paint Shop Pro moves them all to the layer of the first object you selected.

To ungroup all objects in a group:

  1. Select the group.

  2. Do one of the following:

To remove a single object from a group:

On the Layers palette, drag the object from the group into another group or layer.

Related Topics

Moving a Vector Object

Aligning Vector Objects

Distributing Vector Objects

Positioning Vector Objects on the Canvas

Arranging Vector Object on the Canvas