want to replace a macro with a copy based on that macro, you must
first unlink the copy from the original.
To edit the path of a macro copy, first select the copy and then choose
Object > Path > Convert to Paths, or unlink the object. Both methods
let you edit the object as a path, but they also unlink the object from
the original macro.
To replace a macro in the palette
1
Create the object you want to use to replace a macro.
2
Drag the object to the Document tab in the Macros palette and
drop it on the macro you want to change.
3
When Canvas asks if you want to replace the existing macro,
click Yes to change all copies of the macro to the new object.
Unlinking macros
By unlinking placed macros, you can prevent them from changing
when the macro in the palette is modified. You also make it possible
to use a placed macro to modify its parent macro and to use path-edit-
ing techniques.
To unlink a macro copy: In the document, select the macro
copies you want to unlink from the original. In the Macros palette,
choose Unlink in the palettes menu.
Using macro sets
You can save macros in named sets for use with specific projects or
types of illustrations. Using this feature, you can load only the mac-
ros that you need at the time.
To save all macros as a set: In the Macros palette menu,
choose Save Set. In the dialog box that appears, type a name for the
set, specify a location to save the set, and click Save.
To load a macro set into the palette: Choose Append Set in
the palettes menu. In the dialog box that appears, specify the file
name and location of the macro set you want to load, and click Open.
The macro set is added to the current tab in the palette.
Tip
After saving macro sets, you
can share them with friends by
attaching the file to e-mail and
co-workers via the network.