Objects are all the elements represented in the Layers panel and on the canvas, including groups, symbols, lines, and shapes. They’re sometimes referred to as Layers.
Object properties
Every object in Corel Vector can include these properties:
- Fill
- Borders (Strokes)
- Effects
- Opacity (Transparency)
- Blending mode
- Coordinates
- Size
Vector objects can be scaled infinitely with no loss of quality or fidelity, while keeping the file size small. For more information, see the more in-depth chapter about differences between vector and raster graphics here.
Objects in Corel Vector
(1) Layer group (Layer Folder)
(2) Preset shapes (Primitives)
(3) Image (Bitmap, Raster)
(4) Path
(5) Compound shape
(6) Compound shape sub-elements
(7) Object and Layer options (Lock, Toggle Visibility, and Toggle Outline)
(8) Text box
(9) Group
(10) Symbol — Master, Instance, and Detached
Deleting objects
Backspace key or Delete key deletes a selected layer group or object. Alternatively, you can highlight the object or layer group and click the Delete Layer or Item icon.
Rename objects
To rename an object or layer group, double-click its name in the Layers panel and type a new name. Press key or click outside the text field to apply the new name.
Locking objects
Both objects and layer groups can be locked by clicking the lock icon. Locked objects and layer folders cannot be selected, moved, or changed. Click the lock icon again to unlock.
Both objects and layer folders can also be hidden by clicking the show/hide (eye) icon. Hidden objects and layer folders cannot be selected, moved, or changed. Click the show/hide (eye) icon again to show.
Hiding objects
Both objects and layer groups can also be hidden by clicking the small eye icon. Hidden objects and layer folders cannot be selected, moved, or changed. Click the eye icon again to unhide.
