Objects+Pt.+2

Locking Objects
Locking an object in place allows you to protect the properties you have applied to it. The choices in the Locking submenu allow you to determine the type of lock to use on an object. Access the Locking submenu in the object drop down menu. There are four settings
 * **Unlock** - the object is unlocked and can be manipulated as wished
 * **Lock in Place** - the object is locked down and cannot be moved or manipulated
 * **Allow Move** - the object can be moved around the work area but cannot be resized or rotated
 * **Allow Move and Rotate** - the object can be moved and rotated but not resized or otherwise manipulated

When an object is locked a new icon shaped like a padlock will appear in the upper right hand corner. You have two choices to unlock an object:
 * 1) click on the object to activate the dotted square/rectangle. Click the Lock icon and open the Locking submenu and choose unlock
 * 2) click **Edit > Select All Locked Nodes** to open the Lock icon on all objects. Choose the icon and open the Locking submenu

Grouping Objects
Grouping takes numerous objects on your desktop and puts them together as one object that you can manipulate and move. To group objects you need to chose all the objects you want to group. Click your mouse on the desktop then drag it over which objects you want to group. A blue box will cover all the objects. Open the drop down menu choose **Grouping > Group** All of your objects are now one group. Any changes you make to the object apply to all the grouped objects.

Cloning Objects
There are two ways to clone an object.
 * **Clone** - creates an instant copy of an object allowing you to place it anywhere in your work area or on another page. Cloning differs from Copying because you do not have to paste the object.
 * **Infinite Clone** - creates unlimited copies that you drag from the original and place anywhere on your screen.

Activating Infinite Cloner puts this icon in the upper left hand corner. Clicking the icon and choosing to uncheck **Infinite Cloner** will turn it off.

Flipping Objects
You can flip any object either horizontally or vertically. To flip an object open the object drop down menu and chose flip. You can either flip Left/Right or Up/Down

Ordering Objects
You can change the order of objects so that certain objects are layered in front of other objects. To do so select order from the object drop down menu. Where you can send the object in the order depends on its current placement in the order. Prev: Objects Next: Objects Pt. 3