I have created a rectangle shape inside which i have created several other shapes. I want to select one of these shapes, but as soon as I start drawing a marquee around this shape the rectangle moves and i am not able to select the object inside the rectangle.
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When you say "inside", are these shapes actually inside (as in using the draw inside mode) or are they just on top of the rectangle?– CaiJul 4, 2016 at 19:09
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There are several ways around it.
1) Inside layers panel, create new layer on top of the layer with your rectangle (which is going to be a backgdound, I presume) and then lock the layer containing the rectangle you wish to "avoid".
2) While your rectangle is selected press Ctrl + 2 (not F2, but number 2) this will "lock" anything you have selected currently and thus you won't be able to manipulate those objects. To "unlock" use combination of of Ctrl + Alt + 2.
Hope this helps!
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Hi, Basically I want to transfer all the content inside the rectangle to another layer so that i am rid of the rectangle and can select individual objects– SANJISHJul 5, 2016 at 2:56
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Use layers panel, click in it's down-right corner to create a new layer and then drag all the objects you wish to transfer onto the new layer. Or just delete the rectangle that's causing you trouble.– WhytekJul 5, 2016 at 6:18
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