Isolating objects

Isolation mode temporarily hides all layers apart from the selected layer or layer group. This allows you to focus on editing a selection without any distraction.

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Isolation mode activated for a single pattern (selected with the Node Tool).

Isolating an object is extremely useful for manipulating overlapping objects.

To activate isolation mode:

To exit isolation mode, press the , click another layer (from outside the isolated content, if the content is a group), or click away from the selection in the document view.

Isolation mode and groups

When a group is isolated, you can perform the following operations without exiting isolation mode or affecting its focus:

To select some of an isolated group's items:
To create new objects in an isolated group:

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