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Tiffany27133724v7x4
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Dec 29, 2022 6:29 AM UTC
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My eraser doesn't work while editing my symbols.

Hi,

 

I've noticed that my eraser tool doesn;t allow me to erase anything. I made sure that was in the editing mode, changed the different types of eraser modes, reinstalling the program, but nothing. Please help. Thank you.

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    _keyframer
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    _keyframerCommunity Expert
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    Dec 30, 2022 4:37 AM UTC

    Also make sure you're erasing actual vectors. The eraser tool won't work if the artwork is contained in an Object Drawing or Grouped. If they are, then double-click them or select and break-apart. Otherwise, the only thing else I can think of why the eraser tool won't work is if the layer(s) is locked.

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      Nick GioiaCommunity Expert
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      Dec 29, 2022 3:41 PM UTC

      Check to make sure the 2 circled areas are set right. 

       

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      kglad
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      kgladCommunity Expert
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      Dec 29, 2022 4:17 PM UTC

      @Nick Gioia 

       

      you're not saying: those settings are going to erase anything from a symbol, are you?

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        kglad
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        kgladCommunity Expert
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        Dec 29, 2022 12:59 PM UTC

        double click your onstage symbol to go to that symbol's timeline where you can erase shapes/lines.

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