[solved] Unlocking an obj, how?

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[solved] Unlocking an obj, how?

Postby javierdl » Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:05 am

I notice we can lock/hide objs from their Properties window. But how do we reverse this? Is there some kind of objs list available somewhere from which I could select that obj and make available again?

Thanks in advance,

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Re: Unlocking an obj, how?

Postby javierdl » Fri Aug 31, 2007 6:03 am

Nevermind!

The answer is: R-click on the obj itself ;)
It would probably also work if we were to leave the obj properties window open aside.

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Re: Unlocking an obj, how?

Postby javierdl » Fri Aug 31, 2007 6:06 am

Actually! Nevermind my prev nevermind!:( (I spoke too soon)

I didn't realize that what I've got when right clicking wasn't "Unlock obj", but rather: "Undo: Lock obj" :( - Of course I'd get that as an undo!
I guess I still need my answer then :(
Anyone?!

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Re: Unlocking an obj, how?

Postby javierdl » Fri Aug 31, 2007 6:11 am

Ok, NOW I really got the right answer:

"The Find dialog (Edit → Find... (Ctrl-F)) discussed at the end of this section, is another way of selecting objects." - Taken from the Manual.

It does work!

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Re: Unlocking an obj, how?

Postby javierdl » Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:26 am

Geez!!! I don't think I ever had to come back so many times to one post...

Unfortunately the Ctrl F feature, although highly practical, it doesn't always work :( Very disappointing I must add.

Anyone please?!

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Re: Unlocking an obj, how?

Postby microUgly » Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:32 am

If doing a Find isn't working (although it should) try selecting the object in the XML Editor.

Note that if you need to lock an object, it may be best to put the object in it's own layer then lock the layer since it is quite cumbersome to unlock an object otherwise.

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Re: Unlocking an obj, how?

Postby trestimil » Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:35 am

the answer is this (two ways)
It is spanish. Someone to traslate it?

1º Edición/Buscar y activar Incluir bloqueadas. Ejecutar Buscar. A no ser que sepas el nombre del objeto...
2º Usar el tabularor hasta llegar al objeto bloqueado.
3º con él seleccionado vete a Objeto/Propiedades del objeto y desactiva la casilla Bloquear que habías activado.

Otra opción es:
1º Archivo/Preferencias de Inkscape y en el apartado Selección desactiva Ignorar objetos bloqueados.
2º Selecciona tu objeto usando el tabulador.

I put this answer here, today.
http://www.gimp.org.es/modules/newbb/vi ... umpost6932

I hope it to be useful.
Excuse me for my english


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