Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Users Guide - Manual (Page 385)

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5. To stop editing, click outside the group.
Arrange objects
You can arrange objects (or groups of objects) in a number of ways. You can:
 Layer objects by moving them in front of or behind other objects.
 Align objects with each other and with the grid.
 Space objects horizontally or vertically.
 Flip drawing objects horizontally or vertically.
 Rotate drawing objects.
 Lock objects into position.
Layer objects
You can layer objects (or groups of objects) on top of each other. Objects are layered in
the order they are created, with the most recently created object on top. Change the layer
order with Send to Back and Bring to Front.
Send to Back moves the selected object to the bottom layer.
Bring to Front moves the selected object to the top layer.
To bring an object to the front
1. Select the object.
To select an object that’s behind another object, place your pointer on the front object,
click once, pause, and then click again. Do not double-click and do not move the
mouse.
You can also select a concealed object easily by clicking the object in the Object
Explorer.
2. On the Arrange menu, click Bring to Front, or click the Bring to Front tool.
To send an object to the back
1. Select an object.
Bring to Front tool
Select the object from behind. Bring the object to front.