Master Elements

Master Elements are used when a structure of elements need to be repeated across multiple pages.

Designate an Element to be a Master

Step 1

First, select the element you want to make into a Master.

Step 2

Open the Master Elements palette. The is available from the Window menu.

Step 3

Make sure the 'Masters' section of the palette is active, and type a name for the master. This name must be unique with the page.

Step 4

Press the 'Setup as Master' button. A confirmation dialog will appear, press 'OK'.

Step 5

Save the Page.


Applying a Master Element

Step 1

On the same, or different page, select the element you want to 'map' to the master.

Step 2

Make sure the 'Clients' section of the Master Elements Inspector is active. Choose the Master from the PopUp button, and press the 'Apply' button.



Step 3

Once the Master has been applied, press the 'Update selected Element' button, and the selected element will adopt the attributes, and child elements of it's master.