4 replies to this topic

[Markus_schmarkus]

I think it would be very helpful if you could copy/drag a layer to another page. Where it would become an independent part of that page, and not a shared layer.

[tracyull]

I think it would be very helpful if you could copy/drag a layer to another page. Where it would become an independent part of that page, and not a shared layer.

I agree with that! That would save a whole lot of problems!

[curtj]

I also agree.

A workaround for this (in CS5) is:

Select the layer you want copied (or moved) elsewhere
Share layer to pages...
Select the page(s) to copy the layer to
For all the instances of the shared layer, in the layers palette select 'detach shared layer'

If your intention was to move the layer, not copy it - just delete the layer from where it was copied.

[John laPlante]

I wrote a command to copy a layer to a page. The command prompts you to enter a page number. A friend says he doesn't like the latter requirement and would like the command to simply create a new Page and paste the layer in. At any rate, if you want a copy of this command, let me know and I can mail it to you. jelaplan at yahoo.com

[curtj]

I wrote a command to copy a layer to a page. The command prompts you to enter a page number. A friend says he doesn't like the latter requirement and would like the command to simply create a new Page and paste the layer in. At any rate, if you want a copy of this command, let me know and I can mail it to you. jelaplan at yahoo.com

Hi John - I'll definitely give it a go. I've sent you an email - thanks!