Creating template layers
Create a template layer whenever you want to base a new illustration on an existing piece of artwork--for example, when you want to trace over existing artwork or build an illustration from it. (See Tracing artwork.) You can neither print nor export a template layer. Once you've made a template layer, you can choose whether to show or hide it with the Show Template and Hide Template command.
To create a template layer: - Do one of the following:
- Choose New Layer from the Layers palette menu, or double-click the name of an existing layer. In the Layer Options dialog box, select Template, and click OK.
- Select a layer listing to be a template, and choose Template from the Layers palette menu.
- Choose File > Place, select the file you want to place, click Template, and click Place. A new template layer appears below the current layer in the palette. (See Placing artwork.)
The eye icon is replaced by the template icon , and the layer is locked.
To turn a template layer into a regular layer: - Double-click the name of the template layer in the Layers palette.
- In the Layer Options dialog box, deselect Template, and click OK.
To show or hide a template layer: - Choose View > Show Template or View > Hide Template.
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