
Working with Groups
Chapter 5
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Working with Groups
A group is a type of virtual container that
holds graphic elements. Groups serve several
functions. ey prevent selected merge-
shapes from interacting. ey also lock down
the attributes of shapes and preserve spatial
relationships among graphic elements.
Although you can also group drawing-objects
and primitive-shapes, for the tasks in this
section you want to see the interaction with
merge-shapes; make sure the Object Drawing
button in the Tools panel is deselected.
To create a group:
1.
Select one or more items on the Stage
using any of the methods discussed in
Chapter 4 (Figure 5.6).
2. ...