Creating compounds

Unlike joining objects, creating a Compound is a non-destructive process. This means a Compound can be added to, or broken apart, at any time. Objects within the Compound can also be removed and modified without restriction, if and when desired.

Objects within a Compound interact with each other depending on their individual compound mode. This mode can be changed at any time; each mode can be previewed in real time on selection.

Compound modes

There are various operations available (illustrated as before and after):

Add—expands Compound by adding the object's area to all objects below; the color of the lowest object is used. This is the default mode.

Subtract—reduces Compound by removing overlapped areas of the lowest object. All other selected objects are discarded.

Intersect—modifies Compound by only showing overlapping areas of selected object and objects below.

Xor—modifies Compound by creating a composite shape, with transparent areas where object overlaps with objects below.

To create a Compound:

Select multiple objects.
On the Move Tool's context toolbar, tap Geometry. A list of entries will appear.
Long-press on Add, Subtract, Intersect or Xor.

The compound will be created as a Compound layer entry on the Layers panel, containing the original objects.

To change the compound mode subsequently:

On the Layers panel, expand the compound and select an object other than the bottommost.
From Layer Options, select an alternative Compound mode.

To add an object to a Compound:

On the Layers panel, drag and drop the object's entry onto the Compound layer entry.

The object is included in the Compound using the default Add mode.

To remove an object from a Compound:

On the Layers panel, expand the compound's entry.
Drag the object's entry from inside the compound to a new stack position outside the compound.

To release (break up) a Compound:

Select the Compound.
On the Layers panel, select Release Compound from the Group and Warp menu.

Compound modes

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