Can layers be individually selected when grouped?
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Bobed2121
Can layers be individually selected when grouped?
I take 4 layers and group them. This places them all on [one] layer. Now can I edit any one item in any one layer or will they need to be ungrouped first?
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keenart
I do not understand how you are grouping layers together. I group objects together, and lock layers. So, I do not understand your use of layers, but for editing objects the following works.
Once you group objects, they are locked as if one object, you can move the object around on the image.
However, 0n the Layers Palette you can click on the Icon named Display Group as Single/Multiple Objects. This creates a Layer for each object, then Ungroup. When you ungroup the objects, the objects remain locked in place but are editable.
The downside is once you use this feature the objects grouped or ungrouped can never be moved again, but can be edited.
Again, after all of the above, to move the objects around the image, ungrouped, select one or more object you want to move and then cut the object and paste it to the new location.
I know I am babbling, but you have to try this feature before you can understand all of the possibilities.
Once you group objects, they are locked as if one object, you can move the object around on the image.
However, 0n the Layers Palette you can click on the Icon named Display Group as Single/Multiple Objects. This creates a Layer for each object, then Ungroup. When you ungroup the objects, the objects remain locked in place but are editable.
The downside is once you use this feature the objects grouped or ungrouped can never be moved again, but can be edited.
Again, after all of the above, to move the objects around the image, ungrouped, select one or more object you want to move and then cut the object and paste it to the new location.
I know I am babbling, but you have to try this feature before you can understand all of the possibilities.
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heinz-oz
You are confusing the issue, with Ulead's help I might add. There are no layers in PI, you have layers in PS for example. Of course you do have a layer manager in PI, that's where the confusion starts 
What you call layers in other programs are called objects in PI. Once you group them they act like one. If later on you just want to work on one of the group, you'll have to ungroup first.
What you call layers in other programs are called objects in PI. Once you group them they act like one. If later on you just want to work on one of the group, you'll have to ungroup first.
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keenart
Steve
I agree grouping and ungrouping is the quickest method, and when possible the method I use. However, many times I us transparent objects the same size in layers atop each other creating different and interesting effects. Something I learned from photography, getting at those objects is almost impossible even when ungrouped. You usually have to move something and screw up your composition. Therefore, the Layer Manager and the feature of being able to unlock objects into ungrouped objects as if layers is a great feature for me.
I agree grouping and ungrouping is the quickest method, and when possible the method I use. However, many times I us transparent objects the same size in layers atop each other creating different and interesting effects. Something I learned from photography, getting at those objects is almost impossible even when ungrouped. You usually have to move something and screw up your composition. Therefore, the Layer Manager and the feature of being able to unlock objects into ungrouped objects as if layers is a great feature for me.
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Bobed2121
Oh I see there are no layers. I use Adobe Illustrator CS2 in addition to PI11. In CS2 there is extensive use of layers and sub-layers. If I select the top layer I can edit all the objects in one simple click or I can use the direct select tool and pull any one item from the sub-layer and just edit it. I was just curious if that was an option in PI11.
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keenart
PI is more object oriented than other Graphic Editors. I would expect to see that change eventually, since Layers are easier to work with. In CS2 I can put each object on a separate layer and don’t have to worry about getting at stacked objects.
That said, PI11 has so many other features that CS2 doesn’t have that are useful to me, I use both programs as well as Paint Shop Pro. What one program cannot do the other does.
You can open CS2 Layers in PI11, although not all options are supported from program to program. It is easier for me to work in PI11 and export to CS2’s layers.
That said, PI11 has so many other features that CS2 doesn’t have that are useful to me, I use both programs as well as Paint Shop Pro. What one program cannot do the other does.
You can open CS2 Layers in PI11, although not all options are supported from program to program. It is easier for me to work in PI11 and export to CS2’s layers.