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1 Using Windows Explorer And Other Windows
Elements
2 Creating And Opening A Document In Page Maker
3 Formatting And Editing A Document

4 Saving And Printing A Given Document

5 Use Of Page Maker To Make Transparencies
6 Insertion Of Text And Graphics In A Given
Document From External Source
7 Using Columns Utility To Give The Document
Column Look
8 Using Various Fonts And Styles To Make A
Document More Beautiful
9 Formatting A Given File By Using Undo Redo Repeat
Cut Copy Paste Delete Duplicate And Clone Utilities
10 Use Of Combine Break Apart Weld Intersection Trim
And Separate Tools In A Given Drawing
Ques 1-Using Windows Explorer and Other Windows Elements

Windows Explorer, now called File Explorer in more recent versions of Windows,
is the file management tool that allows users to browse, access, and manage files
and folders on their computer. Here’s an overview of using File Explorer and
other common elements in Windows:

1. Opening File Explorer

 Shortcut: Press Windows key + E to quickly open File Explorer.

 From the Start Menu: Click on the Start Menu, type "File Explorer," and
select it from the list.
 Taskbar Shortcut: You can pin File Explorer to your taskbar for easy
access.

2. Navigating Through Folders

 Address Bar: The address bar at the top of File Explorer shows your current
location. You can click on any part of it to quickly jump to that folder.
 Left Pane (Navigation Pane): This shows a hierarchical view of your
computer’s structure, including "Quick Access," "This PC," "Network," and
connected devices. You can quickly jump to any directory by clicking here.
 Right Pane: Displays the contents of the selected folder. You can see files
and subfolders here.

3. File and Folder Operations

 Opening Files: Double-click a file to open it with the default application.

 Creating New Folders: Right-click in an empty area of the folder window,
choose "New," and then select "Folder."
 Copying and Moving Files:
o Copy: Right-click on a file/folder, select "Copy," and then paste it
into the desired location.
o Move: Right-click on a file/folder, select "Cut," and paste it in the
new location.
 Deleting Files: Right-click on the file/folder and select "Delete," or select
the item and press Delete on your keyboard.
 Renaming Files: Right-click on the file/folder and choose "Rename," or
select the file/folder and press F2.

4. Viewing Files

File Explorer offers several view modes for displaying your files and folders:
  Icons View: Small, Medium, Large, or Extra Large icons.
 List View: Displays files in a list format with details.
 Details View: Provides additional information about each file (e.g., size,
type, date modified).
 Tile View: Shows files as tiles with metadata.
 Content View: Displays files with a preview of the contents (mostly for
image or text files).

You can change the view mode by clicking the View tab in the Ribbon and
selecting your preferred option.

5. Search Functionality

 Use the search box at the top-right of File Explorer to quickly find files and
folders within the current directory. As you type, Windows will
automatically filter results.
 Use advanced search operators to refine results (e.g., kind:documents or
date:>01/01/2020).

6. File Explorer Ribbon

The Ribbon at the top of the window provides quick access to common commands.
Key options include:

 Home Tab: Provides shortcuts for copying, cutting, pasting, and selecting
all items.
 Share Tab: Options for sharing files via email, social media, or a network.
 View Tab: Options for changing the layout, sorting files, and
enabling/disabling the Preview Pane.

7. Context Menus

 Right-clicking on files, folders, or blank areas of File Explorer will open

context menus with additional options like Properties, Send to, or Open in
a New Window.

8. Quick Access

Quick Access is a feature in File Explorer that allows you to quickly access files
and folders that you use often. It displays pinned items and recently accessed files.
You can pin your favorite folders by right-clicking and selecting Pin to Quick
Access.

9. Using the "This PC" View

  This PC displays a summary of your computer's storage drives (e.g., C:
drive, D: drive) and external devices (USB drives, external hard drives).
 You can also access Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos, and other user
folders here.

10. Network and Sharing

 Network: You can see computers and devices on your local network by
clicking on Network in the Navigation Pane. This allows you to access
shared files and printers.
 File Sharing: You can share files over the network by right-clicking the file or folder,
selecting Give access to, and choosing the appropriate sharing options.

11. Taskbar and Start Menu Integration

 Pinning Folders to Taskbar/Start Menu: Right-click any folder and select Pin to Start
or Pin to Taskbar to create shortcuts for easier access.
 Jump Lists: Right-click on a pinned folder or application on the Taskbar to quickly
access recently opened files or folders.
Ques 2-Creating and Opening A Document In Page Maker
To create a new document,

1. Choose File > New in the menu bar. (or) Press Ctrl + N in the
keyboard. Now Document Setup dialog box appears. (Figure 2.3)
 2. Enter the appropriate settings for your new document in the Document
Setup dialog box.
 3. Click on OK.

Now a new document called Untitled - 1 opens on the screen as shown in Figure
2.4

A document page is displayed within a dark border. The area outside of the dark
border is referred to as the pasteboard. Anything that is placed completely in the
pasteboard is not visible when you print the document. You can use the pasteboard
to temporarily hold elements while designing your document.
The main components of the PageMaker window are Title bar, Menu bar,
Toolbar, Ruler, Scroll bars and Text area. Let us have a look at these
components.

Title bar
It is the topmost part of the window. It shows the name of the software and the
name of the document at the left, and the control buttons (Minimize, Maximize and
Close) at the right.

In Figure 2.5 we can see the name of the software (Adobe PageMaker 7.0) at the
left. It is followed by the default name of the document(Untitled-1) which can be
changed when we save the document with a user-supplied name.

We know that on clicking the Minimize button the document window is minimised
to a small icon and kept in the task bar, Maximise button is used for maximising
the current document window to fit the whole screen area, and the Close button
closes the software itself.
Menu bar
It contains the following menus File, Edit, Layout, Type, Element, Utilities,
View, Window, Help. When you click on a menu item, a pulldown menu appears.
There may be sub-menus under certain options in the pull-down menus. Refer
Figure 2.

Toolbar
If you place the mouse pointer on a button in the Toolbar, a short text will appear
with its description called ‘Tool Tip’. Refer Figure 2.7

Toolbox
The Figure 2.8 shows the PageMaker toolbox.

To move the toolbox, drag the toolbox by its title bar. Select a tool from the
default toolbox by clicking it.
If the toolbox is not available on the screen, you can perform these steps to show
the toolbox.

1. Click on Window. The Window menu will appear.

2. Click on Show tools.

The toolbox appears in front of your document window. If you want to hide the
toolbox, you can perform these steps to hide the toolbox.

1. Click on Window. The Window menu will appear.

2. Click on Hide tools to hide the toolbox.

Ques 3-Formatting and Editing A Document
Formatting a Document

Formatting is the process of changing the general arrangement of text, i.e.,

improving the appearance of the text by using various fonts, font colors, and font
styles. A font is a set of letters, numbers or symbols in a certain style. Each font
looks different from other fonts.

1. Character Formatting using Character Specifications Dialog Box

Character formatting means displaying text in a certain way. Character formatting

consists of text properties - bold, italic, underline, font type, font size, font color,
etc. Refer Figure 2.33, 2.34 and 2.35

The steps to apply character formatting to text are as follows :

1. Select the text to be formatted.

2. Choose Type > Character in menu bar (or) Press Ctrl + T on the keyboard.

The Character Specifications dialog box appears

3. Make the appropriate changes in the dialog box.

• Click the drop-down menu arrow of the Font box and select the desired font.

• Click the drop-down menu arrow of the Font Size box and select the font size.

• Click the drop-down menu arrow of the Font Color box and select the desired
color.

• Click the Bold, Italic, or Underline buttons to make the text bold, italic, or
underlined respectively.

4. Click on OK.
2. Character Formatting using the Control Palette

The Control Palette is especially useful when you are doing lot of formatting.

Its features change based on the object that is selected on your layout.

If the Control palette is not showing then use the following steps:

1. Click on Window > Show Control Palette sequence in the menu bar. (or)

2. Press Ctrl + ‘ in the keyboard.

Now the Control Palette appears on the window.

To modify character attributes using the Character Control Palette:

1. Select the text you want to modify.

2. Make the appropriate changes in the Control palette. Refer Figure 2.34
3. Changing Text Colour

You can change the colour of the text. Your design may look beautiful if you
choose a text colour other than black.

To colour characters

1. Select the text you want to colour.

2. Choose Window > Show Colors in Menu bar. The Colors palette appears.
Refer Figure 2.36

Click the colour you want to apply to the selected text.

The characters change to the colour you selected in the palette.

Ques 4-Saving and Printing a Given Document

Saving a Document

You can save your document for future use. Saving a document allows you to
review later and edit the document. Saved file can be used on other computer also.

To save a document for a first time following steps are used:

1. (a) Choose File > Save in the menu bar. (or)

(b) Click on the Save icon( ) in the Tool bar. (or)

Press Ctrl + S in the Keyboard.

(c) A Save Publication dialog box as shown in the Figure 2.29 appears on the
screen.

2. The file name is given in the File name list box.

3. Then click on the Save button to save the document. The document is now saved
and a file name appears in the title bar.

Once a file is saved under a name, to save it again the name need not be entered
again. The file can be saved simply by selecting the File > Save command or by
clicking the Save button (or) clicking Ctrl + S in the keyboard.

Saving a Document with a new name or in a different location

You can save a document with a new name or in a different location using Save
As command. Save As command creates a new copy of the document. So, two
versions of the document exist. The versions are completely separate, and the work
you do on one document has no effect on the other.

To save a document with a new name or in a different location:

1. Choose File > Save As in the menu bar. (or) Press Shift + Ctrl + S in the
keyboard.
Now Save Publication dialog box will appear. Refer Figure 2.30

2. Type a new name or specify a new location.

3. Click the Save button.

Closing a Document

After a document is saved, it is not closed. It remains open so that the user can
continue working. When the work is finished, the user should save and close the
document.

After saving, the document can be closed using the File > Close command in the
menu bar (or) Ctrl +W in the keyboard.

Ques 5-Use of Page Maker to Make Transparencies

1. Create a New Document

 Open Adobe PageMaker.

 Start a new document by selecting the page size (usually 8.5” x 11” for a
standard transparency, but this may vary depending on the transparency
sheets you are using).
 Set the orientation (portrait or landscape) based on your desired layout.

2. Design Your Document

 Add text, images, logos, or any other elements you want on your
transparency.
  Make sure that any elements you include are visible against a transparent
background, as the transparency itself will be clear.
 Tip: Use high-contrast colors for visibility. Avoid using solid black text if
you need to ensure it shows up clearly on the transparency. White or light-
colored text on dark backgrounds is a good option.

3. Check Your Colors

 Use CMYK colors instead of RGB, as transparency sheets may not

reproduce colors accurately if set in RGB.
 You can also set the document to be printed in grayscale if color isn't a
requirement for your transparency.

4. Proof and Edit Your Layout

 Review your design to ensure everything is aligned, formatted, and placed

correctly on the page.
 Check for spelling errors or any other content issues.

5. Prepare for Printing

 When you’re ready to print your design to a transparency sheet:

o Go to File > Print.
o Select your printer and ensure that the printer settings are configured
for printing on transparency sheets.
o Adjust the print quality settings to a higher resolution if necessary
(typically 600 DPI or higher for best results).
o Ensure that the Paper Type is set to transparency or any setting that’s
optimized for clear sheets.

6. Printing the Transparency

 Load the transparency sheet into the printer’s paper tray. Ensure that you are
using the correct side of the transparency sheet (usually the rougher side).
 Click Print to start printing your transparency.

7. Finishing the Transparency

 After printing, allow the transparency to dry completely before handling to

avoid smudging.
  The printed image will be on the opaque side of the transparency sheet, and
the other side remains clear.

Ques 6-Insertion of Text and Graphics in a Given Document from External

Source

1. Inserting Text from an External Source

You can import text from other applications (like Microsoft Word, Notepad, etc.)
into your PageMaker document.

Steps to Insert Text:

 Prepare the Text File:

o Open the external document (such as a .txt, .doc, or .rtf file) in its
respective program.
o Copy the text to your clipboard (use Ctrl + C or right-click and select
Copy).
 Insert Text into PageMaker:
 oOpen your PageMaker document.
o Select the Text Tool from the toolbar (it looks like a "T").
o Click and drag to create a text box where you want the text to appear.
o Paste the copied text into the text box (use Ctrl + V or right-click and
select Paste).
 Format the Text:
o Once pasted, you can modify the text's style (font, size, color,
alignment, etc.) using the Control Palette or the Text menu.
o You can also adjust the text box size to fit the imported text if
necessary.

2. Inserting Graphics from an External Source

Graphics can be inserted as images or illustrations. You can import files in formats
like JPEG, PNG, GIF, EPS, and TIFF.

Steps to Insert Graphics:

 Prepare the Graphic File:

o Ensure your graphic file is saved in a compatible format, such
as .jpg, .png, .tif, .eps, etc.
 Insert the Graphic into PageMaker:
o In your PageMaker document, go to File > Place (or press Ctrl + D).
o Navigate to the location where your image is saved.
o Select the image and click Open.
o A cursor will appear. Click and drag on the page to place the image at
the desired location.
 Adjust the Image:
o Once inserted, you can resize and reposition the graphic by selecting it
and using the handles to adjust its size.
 o You can also apply basic image modifications like cropping, rotating,
or aligning the graphic using the toolbar options.

3. Inserting Graphics or Text Boxes Using Copy-Paste

If you have an image or text that you have already copied from an external source,
you can simply paste it into your PageMaker document.

Steps:

 Copy the Image or Text:

o Open the external source (image or document) and copy the content to
your clipboard (right-click > Copy or Ctrl + C).
 Paste into PageMaker:
o In PageMaker, click where you want the content to appear (for
images, this would be inside the page area, and for text, it would be
inside a text box).
o Use Ctrl + V or right-click and select Paste to paste the copied
content into the document.
Ques 7-Using Columns Utility To Give The Document Column Look
Setting up column guides
You create columns to control the flow of text in text blocks that you place
automatically, and to help position text and graphics. How you specify columns is
determined by the command you use.
Working with newsletters and brochures often requires the use of columns. While
you can create columns manually by setting your text block’s width, this process
can be made easier by creating columns. As you create columns with PageMaker, a
set of guides (like the page margins) are added to the page. When you first create
your document, its default is one column per page. PageMaker provides the option
of creating up to 20 columns on a single page. Between each column will be a
“gutter.” The gutter adds some white space between each column so text will not
appear on top of the next column. If you are using the columns for a brochure,
these gutters should be larger to add space for folding.

NOTE: If you want to set columns for all pages of your document, set them on the
master pages.

Command to Create Columns:

Layout > Column Guides
This command creates a specified number of columns of identical widths, fitting
them within the margins of the page. If text or graphics are already on the
page, PageMaker can reposition them to align with the revised column setup if you
select Adjust Layout in the Column Guides dialog box. See Adjusting a layout
automatically for details.

The Utilities > Plug-ins > Grid Manager command fits columns within any area
you specify, or creates columns of a specified width.

You can create up to 20 columns on a page.

To save time and ensure consistency, add column guides to master pages rather
than to specific publication pages.

Setup columns on a page:

(1)Turn to the publication page or master page where you want the columns.
(2)Choose Layout > column Guides. When facing pages appear in the publication
window and you choose Column Guides, then Set Left and Right Pages separately
option appears so that you can set columns differently for each page.
Type the number of columns you want on the page and the space you want
between columns (the gutter). If you are setting left and right pages separately ,
type values for both pages.
Select Adjust Layout if you want existing text and graphics on the page to adjust to
the revised column setup and then click OK. PageMaker creates the specified
number of columns, equally spaced and equally sized.

Commands To Lock or Unlock Column and ruler guides:

Choose View > Lock Guides.
Ques8- Using Various Fonts and Styles to Make A Document More
Beautiful

Creating Style:
To create a style, you use the Define Style dialog box to assign a style name to
a formatted paragraph, and the formatting contained in the paragraph is then
associated with the name. The style contains instructions on character formatting
(such as font, size, leading, and type style), as well as paragraph formatting (such
as indents, tabs, space above and below, hyphenation, window / orphan control,
and column breaks). Note that only one type style can be associated with a style.

You can create style at any point in the design and layout process, but the earlier
the better. You can refine the style later. To create a style, click anywhere in
the formatted paragraph with the text tool selected, for which you wish to create
the style. Choose Type > Define Styles (or Ctrl + 3). When the Define
Styles dialog box appears, [Selection] is highlighted. This indicates the style is
based on the formatting in the selected paragraph. The paragraph and character
formats are listed at the bottom of the dialog box. Click the New command button.
The Edit Style dialog box appears.
In the Name text box, type a name for the style (up to 31 characters). Hold down
the Shift and click Ok to close both dialog boxes. The new style is now listed in
your Styles Palette. However, this style is not yet applied to any paragraph, not
even the current one, because creating a style does not apply the style.
PageMaker offers a couple of other ways to create a style. These techniques bypass
the menu and are even faster than the Ctrl + 3 keyboard shortcut. The first shortcut
uses the keyboard : hold down Ctrl and click [No Style] in the Style palette. This
takes you directly to the Edit Style dialog box.
The second shortcut uses the Ctrl Palettes. The style field is available in the
palette’s paragraph view, so you may have to click the button to see this field.

To create a new style in the Control Palette, select the Paragraph-style field and
type the new name. When you press Enter, PageMaker will display the message
– Style Name does not exist. Press Ok to add this style. After you click Ok, the
style name will be added and the style is automatically applied to the currently
selected paragraph(s). This is the only technique that creates and assigns style
names in one step.

Ques 9-Formatting A Given File by Using Undo Redo Repeat Cut

Copy Paste Delete Duplicate and Clone Utilities
In CorelDRAW, formatting a given file and manipulating objects or text within
your document involves using a variety of useful tools like Undo, Redo, Repeat,
Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Duplicate, and Clone. These tools help with efficient
document editing and allow you to quickly manage and adjust your content. Here's
a detailed explanation of how to use each of these tools in CorelDRAW:

1. Undo (Ctrl + Z)

The Undo command reverses the most recent action or series of actions. It’s useful
if you’ve made a mistake or if you want to go back to a previous state in your
design.

How to Use Undo:

 Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Z to undo the last action.

 Menu Option: Go to Edit > Undo or click the Undo button in the toolbar
(usually an arrow pointing backward).

2. Redo (Ctrl + Y)

The Redo command restores the last undone action. This is helpful if you
accidentally used Undo but want to redo the action.

How to Use Redo:

 Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Y to redo the last undone action.

 Menu Option: Go to Edit > Redo or click the Redo button in the toolbar
(usually an arrow pointing forward).

3. Repeat (Ctrl + R)

The Repeat command allows you to repeat the last transformation or action. For
example, if you’ve just applied a transformation (like resizing or rotating), Repeat
lets you apply the same transformation to another object without redoing the entire
action manually.

How to Use Repeat:

 Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + R to repeat the last action.

 Menu Option: Go to Edit > Repeat.

4. Cut (Ctrl + X)
The Cut command removes an object from the workspace and places it on the
clipboard. You can then paste the object elsewhere in the document or in another
application.

How to Use Cut:

 Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + X to cut the selected object(s).

 Menu Option: Go to Edit > Cut.
 Toolbar: Click the Cut button (usually represented by a scissor icon).

5. Copy (Ctrl + C)

The Copy command duplicates the selected object(s) and places them on the
clipboard, allowing you to paste them elsewhere without removing the original
object.

How to Use Copy:

 Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + C to copy the selected object(s).

 Menu Option: Go to Edit > Copy.
 Toolbar: Click the Copy button (usually represented by two overlapping
squares).

6. Paste (Ctrl + V)

The Paste command inserts the content from the clipboard (whether you cut or
copied it earlier) into the document.

How to Use Paste:

 Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + V to paste the object(s).

 Menu Option: Go to Edit > Paste.
 Toolbar: Click the Paste button (usually represented by a clipboard icon).

7. Delete (Delete Key or Backspace)

The Delete command removes an object or text from the workspace. Once deleted,
the object cannot be recovered unless you use Undo.

How to Use Delete:

 Keyboard Shortcut: Select the object(s) and press the Delete key.
 Menu Option: Right-click on the object(s) and select Delete from the
context menu.
8. Duplicate (Ctrl + D)

The Duplicate command creates a copy of the selected object(s) within the same
document. Unlike Copy, which places the object on the clipboard, Duplicate
immediately places the new copy close to the original.

How to Use Duplicate:

 Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + D to duplicate the selected object(s).

 Menu Option: Go to Edit > Duplicate.
 Toolbar: Click the Duplicate button (usually represented by two identical
squares).

9. Clone

The Clone tool creates a linked copy of an object. Any changes made to the
original object will also affect the cloned object. Cloning is useful for repeated
patterns or objects that need to remain in sync.

How to Use Clone:

 Toolbar: Select the object you want to clone, then click the Clone tool in
the toolbar (or press Ctrl + Shift + D).
 Menu Option: Go to Edit > Clone to create a clone of the selected object.
 You can then drag the clone to a new location.

Practical Example: Formatting and Editing a File

Suppose you're working on a design, and you want to format the content by
copying objects and modifying them:

1. Cut and Paste an Object:

o Select an object (e.g., a text box or shape).
o Press Ctrl + X to cut the object.
o Move to a different part of the workspace and press Ctrl + V to paste
it.

2. Duplicate Objects for Consistency:

o Select a shape or text that you want to repeat.
o Press Ctrl + D to duplicate it. Move the duplicate to the desired
location.

3. Delete an Unwanted Element:

o Select the object you no longer need.
o Press the Delete key to remove it from the workspace.
4. Use Undo and Redo to Adjust Mistakes:
o If you make a mistake (e.g., moving an object too far), press Ctrl + Z
to undo the change.
o If you accidentally undo something you wanted to keep, press Ctrl +
Y to redo the action.

5. Clone for Consistent Changes:

o If you have a shape you want to repeat in several places but maintain a
link with the original object, use Clone. Any adjustments made to the
original will reflect in the clone.
Ques 10-Use of Combine Break Apart Weld Intersection Trim And
Separate Tools In A Given Drawing
How to Access the Shaping Tools
The easiest way to access CorelDRAW’s Shaping Tools is by holding Shift and
selecting multiple objects at once. This will cause the Shaping Properties bar to
appear at the top of your screen, which has buttons for each of the eight Shaping
Tools:

1) Weld
2) Trim
3) Intersect
4) Front Minus Back
5) Back Minus Front
6) Simplify
7) Boundary
8) Combine
Using the Shaping Tools Inspector
You can also access the shaping tools through the Shaping inspector. To open it,
go to Window > Inspectors > Shape. Make sure to toggle the Inspector button
on at the top right of your screen to reveal your inspectors. To choose which
Shaping tool you want to use, simply select it from the dropdown menu in the
inspector.
In some cases (Weld, Trim, Intersect, Boundary), the inspector gives you more
control over the tools than using the buttons in the Properties bar.

It gives you the options to Leave original source object and/or to Leave original
target object, in case you need the original objects to continue building your
design.

Understanding Source Objects & Target Objects

When combining two objects, Source Object refers to the first object selected. If
combining more than two objects, your Source Objects are all objects selected
before the Target Object.

Target Object refers to the last object selected when combining objects.
The Weld Tool
The Weld tool takes multiple shapes and combines them into a single object with
the properties of the
target object.

Using the Pick tool, hold Shift and select at least two overlapping objects, making
sure that the target object has the properties that you want your new object to take
on.
Click the Weld button in the Properties bar to combine the objects.

Using Weld in the Inspector

In the Shaping inspector, select Weld from the dropdown menu.
To weld objects, select your source object(s) and then click Weld to in the
inspector. Then select your
target object to complete the weld.

NOTE: Using all other Shaping Tools with the Inspector works exactly the same.

The Trim Tool

The Trim tool allows you to use one shape to cut a piece out of another. It uses
your source object to cut out the overlapping area of your target object.

Using the Pick tool, hold Shift to select your source object and then
your target object. Then click the Trim button in the Properties bar.
Move the source object out of the way to reveal your trimmed target object.

The Intersect Tool

The Intersect tool allows you to create new shapes using existing overlapping
shapes. As with the Weld
tool, new objects you create will take on the properties of your target object.

Arrange two objects so that they partially overlap. Holding Shift, select your
source object and then your target object.

Then click the Intersect button in the Properties bar.

Move your target object out of the way to reveal your new object in the shape of
only the overlapping section of the two objects you started with.

The Simplify Tool

The Simplify tool trims overlapping objects using each other, so that all that
remains are the shapes that we actually see.

To see its effects, first select Wireframe from the View Modes dropdown at the
top left of your screen. Then lasso a group of overlapping objects and click the
Simplify button in the Properties ba
You will see that any overlapping lines have been removed. Switch back to
Enhanced view mode, and it will look like nothing happened. But when you
move objects you will see that they have been trimmed, and that they leave a
blank space beneath them.

The Front Minus Back Tool

The Front Minus Back tool deletes the background object, trimming overlapping
sections from the front object. When using the Front Minus Back tool, there is no
source object or target object - all that matters is which object is in front and
which is in back.
Using the Pick tool, hold Shift and select two overlapping objects. Click the Front
Minus Back button in the Properties bar. You will be left with your front object
minus the overlapping sections.
The Back Minus Front Tool
The Back Minus Front tool works exactly opposite of the Front Minus Back
tool. It deletes the foreground object, trimming overlapping sections from the
background object.
Using the Pick tool, hold Shift and select two overlapping objects. Click the Back
Minus Front button in the Properties bar. You will be left with your back object
minus the overlapping sections.

The Boundary Tool

The Boundary tool creates a new object using the outline of overlapping objects.
Using the Pick tool, hold Shift and select at least two overlapping objects. Click
the Boundary button in the Properties bar.

Then, click and drag your new object away from your original objects to see that it
is in the shape of the collective outline.
The Combine Tool
The Combine tool does two things simultaneously. You can think of it as the
Weld tool + Trim tool. It takes multiple objects and combines them into one
object with the properties of the target object. Simultaneously, it trims
overlapping sections.

Using the Pick tool and holding Shift, select a source object that is completely
encompassed by the
target object behind it, and select the target object.

Click the Combine button in the Properties bar. The source object will disappear,
leaving a hole in its shape in the target object.

Repeat this step with multiple source objects at once to speed up the process.