Path Linking and Sharing
Parameter Linking makes one parameter dependent on another, while Parameter Sharing allows several parameters of the same type to share a common state.
You can also define these links or shares between several Shapes items of the same type, such as Paths, Path Groups, Styles or Shape Groups.
The number of common elements will differ according to the method used, and many combinations are possible. For simplicity's sake, we'll concentrate on the most common case, Path's linking or sharing, but bear in mind that these relationships can be made on other item types.
Warning
To fully understand the fundamental differences between Linking and Sharing, we recommend that you refer to the two dedicated pages.
Path Linking
After drawing a Path, click on the + Path Group button to add a new Empty Path.
- Right-click on Path 1 and choose Copy.
- Right-click on Path 2 (the empty one) and choose Paste (Linked).
Path Sharing
After drawing a Path:
- Right-click on Path 1 and choose Copy.
- Right-click on Path Group 1 and choose Paste (Shared).
Unlike the Link, which only connects the Path form, all parameters are shared here, including Enabled keyframes and Transform Parameters.
To modify one or more Parameters locally, you'll need to Unshare them:
