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When I select several objects and then set the width, I of course change the width of the entire selection. How do I go about setting the individual widths of all selected objects in one go?
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How set a common property of a selection of several objects?
Re: How set a common property of a selection of several objects?
It depends on the property. In the case of just setting several items to the same width, this is the approach I'd take:
1) Select an object that is the correct width. If you don't have one, just create a quick rectangle and type the desired width into the W: field in the toolbar.
2) Copy the object to the clipboard (or cut it, if you created a temporary rectangle in step 1).
3) Select all the objects you want to apply the width to.
4) Use Edit > Paste Size > Paste Width Separately.
There are probably other ways to do it, and this specific approach only works for width and height, not other properties.
1) Select an object that is the correct width. If you don't have one, just create a quick rectangle and type the desired width into the W: field in the toolbar.
2) Copy the object to the clipboard (or cut it, if you created a temporary rectangle in step 1).
3) Select all the objects you want to apply the width to.
4) Use Edit > Paste Size > Paste Width Separately.
There are probably other ways to do it, and this specific approach only works for width and height, not other properties.
Re: How set a common property of a selection of several objects?
Excellent! I had found a workaround by just aligning all objects on top of each other, then setting width of the entire selection, then pick them apart again. Your solution is better. Thanks.