On Tue, 7 Dec 1999 09:26:12 -0500 Bob Foss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
.... when a larger region encompasses smaller districts and I use any
sort of background fill for the regions, the smaller regions are
hidden behind the larger one. Is there any way to cut the smaller
regions from the larger one. (I wish I could show you a picture of
what I mean if this is not clear).
Bob,
Bob,
You can do this by selecting the large object in the map window (the
layer must be editable), and then choosing Objects > Set Target from
the menu. Next select the smaller object which is beneath the larger
one (if you know where it is just hold down control and click in
the right place to select it - if you don't, temporarily give the
layer a transparent fill using style override so you can see
everything and then hold down control and select it).
Once you have selected the smaller object, choose Objects > Erase
from the menu to 'cut out' the shape of the small object from the big
one.
If you have lots of small objects within the big one, you can cut
them all out at the same time by holding down control and shift and
clicking on each of the objects in turn. This should select them all.
Hope this helps,
Ben.
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Ben Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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