Setting boundaries for an object that's movable

When you set up an object so a user can move it anywhere, it's possible for the user to move it not just anywhere on the screen but also off the screen. To prevent a user from losing an object, it's a good idea to set up boundaries that limit where an object can be moved.

You can also set up boundaries to restrict an object to a certain area of the screen. For example, you might limit objects representing checkers pieces to the area that represents the checkerboard.

To set boundaries for a movable object:

  1. Select the display icon that contains the object.
  2. Select Modify > Icon > Properties, then click the Layout tab in the dialog box.
  3. Limit the object to an area:
  4. Define the boundaries of the area:
  5. Click the Initial button, then drag the object to its initial position in the Presentation window and click OK.

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