Working with Objects

You can perform the following operations on objects (symbols, graphical shapes, and text):

Selecting an Object

Select an object (symbol or graphical shape) by clicking it with the left mouse button. To select multiple objects:

  1. Hold Ctrl + Shift and click each object individually.
  2. To select objects within a rectangular area, click and drag from the top-left to the bottom-right corner of the area while holding the left mouse button.

Cloning an Object

Hold Ctrl, drag the object using the mouse, and release. A copy of the object is created at the new location.

Rotating Objects

You can rotate symbols, images, and standalone text in several ways:

  • Using the menu command Object - Rotate.
  • Clicking these toolbar icons: Rotate icons.
  • Adjusting the angle in the Properties panel. Enter angles in tenths of degrees (e.g., enter 30° as 300).
  • Dragging the round handle of the object. Angles are adjusted in 15° increments, or freely if the Shift key is held.

Flipping Objects

Flip symbols and some graphical shapes horizontally or vertically using:

  • Menu commands: Object - Flip Horizontally or Flip Vertically.
  • Toolbar icons: Flip icons.

Deleting Objects

Select the object (using the mouse or the Explorer panel) and press Delete.

Adjusting Line Appearance

Double-click a line to open the Properties panel, where you can adjust contour thickness and line type.

Aligning Objects

Align symbols, text, and graphical shapes using View - Align. Alignment commands become available when at least two objects are selected. The alignment is based on the first object selected.

Align commands

Changing Layer Order

Right-click an object to access commands for layer adjustment:

  • Move Forward
  • Move More Forward
  • Move More Backward
  • Move Backward
Change order commands

Operation Availability

The table below summarizes which operations are available for different object types:

Symbols Graphical Shapes Texts Groups of Symbols
Rotating Yes Only rectangles and ellipses Yes (single-line text only) No
Flipping Yes Lines, curves, and polygons No Yes
Aligning Yes Yes Yes No
Layer Order Adjustment Yes Yes Yes No
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