Using Library objects

Library objects can be placed into a composition as a new object, or they can replace existing objects in a composition. They can also be used as mattes so that their shape is transferred to an object in the composition. See Applying mattes.

To place a Library object in a composition:

1. Select the object in the Library palette that you want to place.
2. Place the object in the composition by doing one of the following:
• Click the Place button .
• Drag the object onto the composition.

To replace an object with a Library object:

1. Select the object you want to replace.
2. In the Library palette, select the Library object you want to use as the replacement, and do one of the following:
• Click the Replace button .
• Drag the Library object from the palette onto the object you are replacing.
• Press Enter or Return.

To use a Library object as a matte:

1. Select the bitmap image to which you want to apply a matte.
2. In the Library palette, select the object whose shape you want to use as a matte and do one of the following:
• Click the Make Active Matte button  .
• Drag the Library object from the Library palette onto the Active Matte display in the Properties palette.