Still a newbie - simple question

[gregorfindlay]

I want to change the format of multiple objects at once. Once I select multiple objects the formatting options are no longer available in the Object Info Palette

any way round this or a way to cut and paste formats like Alt Ctrl C in OSX?

any help appreciated

G

[Jonathan Pickup]

what sort of change do you want to make?

[gregorfindlay]

In this instance it was increasing the size of the Objects

[VincentCuclair]

What kind of objects are they?

[Christiaan]

They need to be the same type of objects. And they can't be symbols either. If they're symbols you need to edit them separately.

[gregorfindlay]

They're not symbols as from the resource finder but squares and circles I've created with different fills to represent different light fittings.

I've repeatedly copied them and when i select a bunch of the same type, I'm unable to do a format change for all of them as the formatting options are no longer available in the Object Info Palette...unless there is another way to change size, colour etc across all the selected 'objects'

Hope this is clear ;o)

[VincentCuclair]

Sounds like you should create a symbol (Modify>Create Symbol) of the (different) object(s) and use this(these) instead.

If and when you then want to change something you just make the change in the symbol (double click the symbol in your file or right click the symbol in the resource browser and choose edit), when finished you will then be asked if you want all the symbol instances in your file to be updated, choose yes and all will be updated accordingly.

Another advantage of this is that your file becomes smaller.

Edited June 8, 2009 by Vincent C

[Christiaan]

Try the Attributes palette instead. (Window > Palettes > Attributes Palette)

[gregorfindlay]

Cheers guys, will try the attributes and love the tip to create a symbol instead - will do that in future.

Thanks - you've been a great help!