Hello, I just cannot seem to figure this out. I am using a Content Library slide, I copied the layers to a new slide because I needed to change the colors. I have the base and layer visibility settings the same as the original however, I cannot seem to get the portion of the base to not show. I ONLY need the text box to not show, not ALL objects on base layer. The library slide is Journey Process.
Attached is a screen shot of the layer, hopefull this will help. I am on a deadline and any help that can be provided quickly would be much appreciated. thank you.
Here's my interpretation: You want an object on the layer to completely cover what's underneath it on the base, without hiding other base objects.
In the JPG, it looks like the text-box on the layer either has no fill or a partially transparent fill. That's why the base is showing through. So just add a fill color to the object on the layer. That'll hide what's underneath, but keep everything else on the base showing.
Thank you for the response, I don't this I'm communicating my issue correctly so I am attaching the file. As you will see I have inserted a Content Library slide, I copied the objects and layers to a new slide so I could change colors. However, I cannot get the layers to behave like the orginal. Can you take a look and advise me? thank you.
1. On your slide, layer 3 is set to hide the base layer, so nothing shows through.
2. On the original slide, they have hidden the base title and textbox from the layers. In the attached picture, go to the timeline. At the bottom find and expand Base Layer, then Content, and you'll see that they are invisible to this specific layer. You will need to do that on each of your layers.
Walt: I'm glad you stepped in, because I learned something new. I didn't realize it was possible to hide individual base-level objects via the layer timeline. I guess it just never occurred to me to expand the Base Layer there. Good to know.
I cannot thank you enough! I have struggled with this for so long! This answers so many questions when using layers. I hope other see this as well. thank you.
Is the base object grayed out only while you're in Slide View? Or does it also appear grayed out in Preview and when Published?
If it's the former, that's because the Dim checkbox is selected by default. If you deselect that checkbox, the base won't be dimmed while you're in Slide View.
If the base is grayed out in Preview/Publish, there's probably a semi-transparent background on the layer.
By default, a new layer gets the Blank Feedback Layout (which you can find by viewing the Feedback Masters).
If the Blank layout has a semi-transparent background or object, you'll have to remove it from the master layout.
Or create a new feedback layout with nothing in the background, and then apply it to your layers.
P.S. It's great that you did some searching first to see if someone already got an answer about the question you had. And I'm glad I spotted your question. For future reference, a question is most likely to be seen and answered if you create a new discussion instead of asking a question at the end of a long-ago-ended post.
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Here's my interpretation: You want an object on the layer to completely cover what's underneath it on the base, without hiding other base objects.
In the JPG, it looks like the text-box on the layer either has no fill or a partially transparent fill. That's why the base is showing through. So just add a fill color to the object on the layer. That'll hide what's underneath, but keep everything else on the base showing.
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Thank you for the response, I don't this I'm communicating my issue correctly so I am attaching the file. As you will see I have inserted a Content Library slide, I copied the objects and layers to a new slide so I could change colors. However, I cannot get the layers to behave like the orginal. Can you take a look and advise me? thank you.
Kelly,
I see two problems.
1. On your slide, layer 3 is set to hide the base layer, so nothing shows through.
2. On the original slide, they have hidden the base title and textbox from the layers. In the attached picture, go to the timeline. At the bottom find and expand Base Layer, then Content, and you'll see that they are invisible to this specific layer. You will need to do that on each of your layers.
Walt: I'm glad you stepped in, because I learned something new. I didn't realize it was possible to hide individual base-level objects via the layer timeline. I guess it just never occurred to me to expand the Base Layer there. Good to know.
Thanks!
I cannot thank you enough! I have struggled with this for so long! This answers so many questions when using layers. I hope other see this as well. thank you.
How do I get the base layer object to show on other layers but in the same color as on the base layer?
The object does appear on the other layers but is shown as a grayed out object
Doris:
Is the base object grayed out only while you're in Slide View? Or does it also appear grayed out in Preview and when Published?
If it's the former, that's because the Dim checkbox is selected by default. If you deselect that checkbox, the base won't be dimmed while you're in Slide View.
If the base is grayed out in Preview/Publish, there's probably a semi-transparent background on the layer.
P.S. It's great that you did some searching first to see if someone already got an answer about the question you had. And I'm glad I spotted your question. For future reference, a question is most likely to be seen and answered if you create a new discussion instead of asking a question at the end of a long-ago-ended post.
Thanks Judy. I unchecked Dim and it worked. Duh !!