Protecting layers and objects
The Layers panel offers a number of options that let you control the accessibility of objects.
You can protect objects in your document from inadvertent selection and editing. Locking an individual object prevents that object from being selected or edited. Locking a layer prevents all objects on that layer from being selected or edited. The Single Layer Editing feature protects objects on all but the active layer from unwanted selection or changes. You can also use the Layers panel to control the visibility of objects and layers on the canvas. When an object or layer is hidden in the Layers panel, it does not appear on the canvas, so it cannot be inadvertently changed or selected.
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Hidden layers and objects are not included when you export your document. Objects on the Web Layer can always be exported, however, whether they are hidden or not. For more information about exporting, see Exporting from Fireworks. |
To lock an object:
- Click the square in the column immediately to the left of the object name.
A padlock icon indicates that the object is locked.
To lock a layer:
- Click the square in the column immediately to the left of the layer name.
A padlock icon indicates that the layer is locked.
To lock multiple layers:
- Drag the pointer along the Lock column in the Layers panel.
To lock or unlock all layers:
- Select Lock All or Unlock All from the Layers panel Options menu.
To turn on or off Single Layer Editing:
- Select Single Layer Editing from the Layers panel Options menu.
A check mark indicates that Single Layer Editing is active.
To show or hide a layer or objects on a layer:
- Click the square in the middle column to the left of a layer or object name.
The eye icon indicates that a layer is visible.
To show or hide multiple layers or objects:
- Drag the pointer along the Eye column in the Layers panel.
To show or hide all layers and objects:
- Select Show All or Hide All from the Layers panel Options menu.
