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Working with Objects

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Lock and Unlock
SignMaster Cut - Application Window

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Overview
SignMaster Cut allows you to Lock objects including curves, images, shapes and text which is ideal when you have complex artwork and wish to avoid selecting objects in the designing area unintentionally. Once locked an object can no longer be edited on-screen but remains visible and selectable. However, it can easily be Unlocked.

How to Lock and Unlock Objects

To

Do the following

 Shortcut Keys
Lock an Object
unlocked locked
Unlocked Locked
Ctrl+L
1. Click on the Pick tool
2. Click on the Object you wish to Lock;
3. Click on the Lock tool from the Edit menu (Ctrl+L) or click on the Lock button (padlock) that comes up in the Heads Up display (bottom edge) after the Object has been selected (as shown directly above) and the Object will become locked.
Helpful tip A locked Object can still be moved by selecting it and holding down the center node with the mouse button and moving it.
Unlock an Object 1. Click on the Pick tool
2. Click on the Object you wish to Unlock;
3. Click on the Unlocked tool from the Edit menu (Ctrl+L) or click on the Lock button (padlock) that comes up after the Object has been selected (as shown directly above) and the Object will become unlocked.
Helpful tip Objects can also be Locked and Unlocked from the Object Manager.
Unlock All Objects •

To unlock all Objects in the drawing area click on the Edit menu → Unlock All

 Shift+Alt+U

Objects can also be Locked and Unlocked from the Object Selector.

Related Topics

Selecting Objects
Size and Position Objects
Rotate and Skew
Mirror (Flip)
Constraining Objects
Cut, Copy and Duplicate
Group and Ungroup
Snap to
Z Order (Above and Below)
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