Convert Shape from Library into editable Path

Question

Hi all,
i have created a shape (Arrow Head) and dragged it into my Library, so i can reuse it in several Artboards and quickly change the "instances" by editing the original shape. No i have to merge / edit some shapes (including those instances), but i couldn`t find a way to convert the instanced shape into a path or make it editable?

Thanks in advance for any help / advice!

Ton Frederiks · Accepted Answer

After placing a linked library item, you can still use the embed option to get editable paths.

Embedding a linked item after placing is different from Alt-dragging the item from the library.

Alt-dragging places the original file, while embedding a linked item embeds a pdf version of the file with clipping masks as a result.

Ton Frederiks · Answer

If you just drag an item rom the library you create a link to that library item.If Alt-Drag an item from the library you create an editable item, but the link is gone.

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