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132 Working with Objects

Ordering objects

Think of the objects on a page as being stacked or piled on top of each other. The

front-most object is the one on top of the stack. Each time you create a new

object, it goes in front of the objects already there. But you can move any object

to any level in the ordering sequence, and obtain sophisticated drawing effects

by learning how to manipulate the front/back relationship of objects.

As an example, we've used a camera lens to illustrate ordering.

Notice how the lens possesses

a "realistic" look by blending

overlapped composite

objects.

Gradient and solid fills

combine to simulate three-

dimensional objects (with

reflections, highlights and

shading).

Don't confuse the concept of object ordering with that of layers in

the document. Layers are created by the artist to logically separate

sections of a design for better drawing management.

To change the object's order (from the Arrange tab):

• To shift the selected object's position to the front of other

objects (on top), choose the Bring to Front button.

• To shift the object's position one step toward the front, choose

Forward One.

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