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Choose '''Convert into Graphic Object''' from the '''Object''' menu or click the [[File:Icon ConvertToGraphicObject.PNG]] '''Convert into Graphic Object''' button in the '''Edit Functions Toolbar''' to convert selected objects into graphic objects.
Choose '''Convert into Graphic Object''' from the '''Object''' menu or click the [[File:Icon ConvertToGraphicObject.PNG]] '''Convert into Graphic Object''' button in the '''Edit Functions Toolbar''' to convert selected objects into graphic objects.
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==What is a Graphic Object?==
==What is a Graphic Object?==
A '''Graphic Object''' is an object which is not assigned to a symbol. It is either a line or area object with a corresponding color. Here are two examples:<br />
A '''Graphic Object''' is an object which is not assigned to a symbol. It is either a line or area object with a color from the color table. Here are two examples:<br />
[[File:ConvertToGraphicObjectExample.PNG]]<br />
[[File:ConvertToGraphicObjectExample.PNG]]<br />
Symbolized text objects are converted into graphic area objects. A point object is taken apart in its fundamental components which are line or area objects, in this case a blue line object (circle).  
Symbolized text objects are converted into graphic area objects. A point object is taken apart in its fundamental components which are line or area objects, in this case a blue line object (circle).  


 
To convert a graphic object into a layout object choose the '''[[Convert into Layout Object]]''' function from the '''Object''' menu.
To convert a graphic object into a layout object choose the '''[[Convert to Layout Object]]''' function from the '''Object''' menu.
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Back to the '''[[Edit Object#Convert to|Edit Object]]''' page.
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Revision as of 12:20, 14 January 2019

This function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.This function is available in OCAD Starter.

Choose Convert into Graphic Object from the Object menu or click the Icon ConvertToGraphicObject.PNG Convert into Graphic Object button in the Edit Functions Toolbar to convert selected objects into graphic objects.

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What is a Graphic Object?

A Graphic Object is an object which is not assigned to a symbol. It is either a line or area object with a color from the color table. Here are two examples:
ConvertToGraphicObjectExample.PNG
Symbolized text objects are converted into graphic area objects. A point object is taken apart in its fundamental components which are line or area objects, in this case a blue line object (circle).

To convert a graphic object into a layout object choose the Convert into Layout Object function from the Object menu.


Back to the Edit Object page.