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Ungrouping objects
To ungroup objects, do the following:
1. Select the group by clicking on one of the objects in it.
2. Click the icon in the Object toolbar again or invoke the Object > Ungroup
command.
Changing the names of objects
Every object in a document must have a unique name. This is necessary so that you
can, for example, perform calculations on the contents of table cells or text fields.
Normally, you don’t need to concern yourself with these names, since TextMaker
assigns them automatically: if you insert a rectangle in an empty document, the
rectangle is automatically names “Rectangle1”. If you insert a picture, it is named
“Picture1”. A second picture would be named “Picture2”, etc.
However, you can change the names of objects whenever you wish. For example, if
you have created a form that contains a text field where an address can be entered,
the name “Address” would naturally suggest itself for this field. To change its
name, select the field, invoke the Object > Properties command, switch to the
Properties property sheet and change the entry in the Name field.
Remember that names must be unique. If you attempt to assign a name to an object
that is already in use for another object, TextMaker will reject it and present an
error message.
The purpose of names
But what is the sense in giving all objects in a document unique names?
In the first place, these names are necessary for calculations on the contents of
objects. For example, to multiply the content of cell C3 in table “Table1” by two,
you must reference the table by its name in your calculation, entering “Table1.C3 *
2”.
You will find detailed information about performing calculations with objects in
the section “Objects in calculations” beginning on page 367.
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