Locking a vector layer

Locking a vector layer

Locking a vector layer

Locking enables you to prevent the artwork on a vector layer from being moved, deleted or edited. Locking does not prevent you from transferring artwork between vector layers.

To lock a layer:

  • In the Project panel, click the  icon beside the vector layer in the Project Tree.

To unlock a layer: 

  • In the Project panel, click the   icon beside the vector layer in the Project Tree.

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