Hidden objects

When objects are hidden from view, they are also effectively hidden from the program; editing and most alignment functions do not apply to hidden objects.

• To hide objects, click Trace>Edit>Select objects, click the objects to select them, right-click and select Hide Selected ... .
• To hide all sections other than the one being actively traced, go to File>Preferences>Display and check Show Current Section Only in the Virtual Section Manager section.

 

Objects must be restored—not just unhidden—before they can be operated upon within the Editing Mode.

Restoring hidden objects

1. Click Trace>Edit>Select Objects.
2. Right-click in the tracing window and select Reveal Hidden Objects. Revealed objects appear in an olive green color. They are still hidden from the program.
3. Select the revealed objects.
4. Right-click and select Restore Selected objects.

 

Don't confuse the Trace>View>Show/Hide function with hiding objects. Hide Tracing simply turns off the tracing display, and does not actually create hidden objects.