Master Elements
Master Elements are used when a structure of elements need to be repeated across multiple pages.
Designate an Element to be a Master
Step 1
First, select the element you want to make into a Master.
Step 2
Open the Master Elements palette. The is available from the Window menu.
Step 3
Make sure the 'Masters' section of the palette is active, and type a name for the master. This name must be unique with the page.
Step 4
Press the 'Setup as Master' button. A confirmation dialog will appear, press 'OK'.
Step 5
Save the Page.
Applying a Master Element
Step 1
On the same, or different page, select the element you want to 'map' to the master.
Step 2
Make sure the 'Clients' section of the
Master Elements Inspector is active. Choose the Master from the PopUp button, and press the 'Apply' button.
Step 3
Once the Master has been applied, press the 'Update selected Element' button, and the selected element will adopt the attributes, and child elements of it's master.