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Placing Objects from the Object Palette

To select an object for placement, click on its tool icon (tool button):

Multiple Placements

To place more than one object of the same kind without having to reselect the tool, left-click the icon a second time. For all SmartObjects based on a master, this second click must occur after you have selected the exact master you intend to use.

The image of a padlock will appear on the icon. This indicates that the object tool is latched (locked) down and will allow you to make as many placements as you like.

When you wish to release the lock on that tool, select the Pointer icon. The image of the lock goes away, and the button returns to the up position.

Locking a tool is easy to do inadvertently. If you find your cursor seems to be stuck, check for the lock icon. Clear it by selecting the pointer tool, and simply delete from the workspace any extra objects that the accidental lock caused you to add.

Changing Your Mind

If you change your mind in the middle of the placement process, you can cancel by selecting the Pointer tool. If you change your mind after placing the object, simply delete it from the workspace. There will be no residue left behind.


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