I need to change the layer for some objects on panel layout and seems that the easiest way is by changing layer and use "cut" and "paste to current layer" The only problem is that SD7 is offsetting these objects, both with normal paste and paste to current layer with 2 different offset sizes for both paste types.

1. Is there a setting for this offset to become 0?

2. Is there an easier way to change the layer for an object or a selection of objects.

see DOC attached.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

UPDATE

Object layer can be changed by changing layer from the properties dock. Before restarting SD7, I had only the current layer listed with an empty pull-down layer list. Cut/paste problem still same as above.

Hi Genaudio,

As you've found, the right thing to do if you want to change the layer of a part of a symbol is simply to change the layer in the Properties grid.

The use of an offset when pasting is the correct behaviour and by design.

Moreover, you do not want to cut/copy and paste since this simply creates some new objects which are unrelated to the original symbol i.e. if you move or delete the original symbol the pasted objects will not move or be deleted because they don't know anything about the original symbol.

To sum up, if you want to change the layer of something, change the Layer property in the Properties Grid.

Kind regards,
Rob Robinson
Stardraw.com