Working with Multiple Graphical Objects

When several graphical objects are part of the same image, you can group the objects. You'll then be able to move and resize them as a single object.

You can also layer the objects to create other effects. When you draw or import an object, eMail inChorus layers it in front of all other objects on the Whiteboard. This could obscure the objects in back of it. You can control how objects overlap by putting them in front of or in back of other objects. You can also move objects up or down one level at a time.

The topics below describe how to manipulate the graphical objects on the Whiteboard.

Grouping objects

To convert multiple groups into a single object:

  1. Use the Select tool while pressing the Shift key to click the images you want to group.
  2. From the Objects menu, select Group .

Ungrouping objects

To convert a grouped object back into individual objects:

  1. Select the grouped object.
  2. From the Objects menu, select Ungroup .

Moving an object in front of all others

To place an object in front of all other objects:

  1. Use the Select tool to click the object.
  2. From the Objects menu, select Bring To Front .

Moving an object in back of all others

To place an object in back of all other objects:

  1. Use the Select tool to click the object.
  2. From the Objects menu, select Send To Back .

Moving an object up one level

To move an object one level up within multiple layers of objects:

  1. Use the Select tool to click the object.
  2. From the Objects menu, select Up One Level .

Moving an object down one level

To move an object one level down within multiple layers of objects:

  1. Use the Select tool to click the object.
  2. From the Objects menu, select Down One Level .