Objects are all the elements that have representation in the Layers panel and on canvas (including groups, symbols, lines, and shapes). Sometimes referred to as Layers.
Object properties
Every single object in Gravit Designer can have these properties
- Fill
- Borders (Strokes)
- Effects
- Opacity (Transparency)
- Blending mode
- Coordinates
- Size
The main advantage of vector objects is that they can be scaled infinitely, without any loss of quality or fidelity while keeping the file size small. (See the more in-depth chapter about differences between vector and raster graphics here)
Objects in Gravit Designer
(1) Layer group (Layer Folder)
(2) Preset shapes (Primitives)
(3) Image (Bitmap, Raster)
(4) Path
(5) Compound shape
(6) Compound shape subelements
(7) Object and Layer options (Lock, Toggle Visibility and Toggle Outline)
(8) Textbox
(9) Group
(10) Symbol – Master, Instance and Detached
Deleting objects
Backspace key or Delete key will delete a selected layer group or object. Alternatively, you can highlight the object or layer group and click the Delete Layer or Item icon.
Rename objects
To rename an object or layer group double-click on its name in the Layers panel and type the new name. Hit key or click outside the text field to apply the new name.
Locking objects
Both objects and layer groups can be locked by clicking the small lock icon. Locked objects and layer folders cannot be selected, moved, or changed. Click the lock icon again to unlock.
Both objects and layer folders can also be hidden by clicking the small eye icon. Hidden objects and layer folders cannot be selected, moved, or changed. Click the eye icon again to unhide.
Hiding objects
Both objects and layer groups can also be hidden by clicking the small eye icon. Hidden objects and layer folders cannot be selected, moved, or changed. Click the eye icon again to unhide.
