Changing the relationship between objects and layers in a converted placed file

The Parent button and Child button in the Properties palette let you change the relation of objects and sublayers to layers. For example, suppose an Adobe Illustrator file has three layers that each contain several objects. You could select and move any layer or object up a level (with the Parent button) or down a level (with the Child button) in the layer hierarchy.

To make an object or layer point to a different layer in a converted layered file:

1. Select the object or layer whose level you want to change in the converted, multilayered object.
2. Choose Window > Properties.
3. In the Properties palette, choose whether to move up or down a level:
• Click the Parent button  to move the object or layer up a level.
• Click the Child button  to move the object or layer down a level.