Objects

QUICK SUMMARY
1. Tap the Objects icon to open the Objects menu.
2. Purchase packs individually in the Object Market or subscribe for full access.
3. Tap a Pack to see all the Objects in the pack.
4. Tap or drag & drop objects to add them on the Canvas.
5. Subscribe to access Make Your Own Objects.

Objects are adjustable, royalty-free vector assets. You can purchase Object packs individually from the Object Market or gain access to all with a subscription.

If you have a subscription, you can Make Your Own Objects as well. On iOS, you can also share your self-made Objects with colleagues via your Concepts Account.

Interface

Object Library View

1. Objects icon. Tap the Objects icon in the Status Bar to open the Objects menu.
2. Close. Close the Objects menu by tapping the "x" button.
3. Filters. Tap a filter to display Objects only in your desired category.
4. Search. Search for a pack or an individual Object.
5. Toggle the arrow to hide or show a section in the Objects menu.
6. Pack Name. This indicates the name of the Object pack. You can also tap the pack name to open the pack.
7. Favorite pack. Add an Object pack to your favorites. Favorite packs appear higher in your Object Library, under the Favorites heading.
8. Purchase status.
9. Pack Description. A short description of the Object pack. You can also tap the pack description to open the pack.
10. Pack preview. This provides a preview of the Objects in the pack. You can also tap the pack preview to open the pack.

Move, Pin and Resize the Object Panel

You can change the position and size of the Objects Library panel at any time.

1. To move and pin the Object panel, drag the handle at the top of the panel and move it to your desired location on the Canvas.
2. To resize the Objects panel, tap+drag the bottom left or right corner handles of the panel and adjust the width. You can condense the panel down to two columns or expand it to six columns.

To close the Objects panel, tap the X close button or drag it back to the status bar where you found it.

Object Pack View

1. Back to Packs. This will take you back to the Object Library.
2. Favorite pack. Add an Object pack to your favorites. Favorite packs appear higher in your Object Library, under the Favorites heading.
3. Purchase status.
4. Search. Search for an individual Object within the current pack.
5. Toggle Object name visibility. Choose to show or hide the Object names.
6. Favorite Object. Favorite Objects appear higher within the Object Pack.
7. Object list. Tap an Object to add it to your Canvas. The placed Object is in the selected state, allowing you to move, rotate and resize it.

Using Objects

1. To start using Objects, tap the Object icon in the Status Bar to open the Objects menu.
2. Scroll through the Object Library to the pack you want to use and tap to open it.
3. Scroll to the Object you want to use.
4. Tap or drag the Object you want to use to add it to the Canvas.
5. The Object will be selected, allowing you to adjust it (move, resize, duplicate, mirror, change color or tool etc.). Tap on the Canvas to deselect the Object.
6. To switch to another Object pack, tap the Back to Packs button, and you will return to the library view.

Search for Objects

You can search Objects in either the Library view or the Pack view.

Searching in Library View

1. Searching for Objects in the Library view displays all Objects in every pack that match your search.
2. You can scroll through the search results as you would with the Object Library.
3. Tapping the pack name or description will move you to the pack view.
4. You can add Objects in the search results directly from the library view by tapping or dragging them to the Canvas.

Searching in Pack View

5. Searching for Objects within the pack only displays relevant results in the current pack.
6. All relevant results will be shown in the Pack view.
7. You can add Objects as you normally would by tapping or dragging them onto the Canvas.

Favoriting Objects

You can mark your favorite packs and Objects by tapping the star icon on the pack. Favoriting a pack will add it to a favorites section in the Object menu. Favoriting an individual Object moves it to the top of the pack's list.

Favoriting Packs

1. Tap the star icon in the Library view to mark it as a favourite.
2. Favorited packs will be added to the Favorites section at the top of the Object Library view. You can remove a pack from the favorites by tapping the star again.

Favoriting Individual Objects

3. To add an individual Object to your favorites, tap the star icon next to the Object within the pack view.
4. Individual Objects that have been favorited will show at the top of the pack view under Favorites.

Objects Market

From the Objects market, you will find pre-made Objects available for purchase. You can buy the Object packs individually, or get everything by subscribing in the Pro Store.

1. With the free plan, you can use five Objects for free per month.
2. You can purchase each Object pack individually or get everything with a subscription in the Pro Store.

Make Your Own Objects (MYOO)

You can create your own Object packs with anything you draw. Make Your Own Objects is a paid feature, available as part of the monthly or yearly Everything subscription.

Creating an Object Pack

1. To create a new Object Pack, tap the + button at the My Packs section of the Object Library.

2. You will be prompted to Name Your Pack!
3. Once you've chosen a fitting name, tap Set Name.

4. You will be taken to the Pack view of your newly created Object pack.
5. To create an Object, select the strokes you want, then drag & drop them anywhere into the Object pack view. Once created, your Object will automatically group your strokes, so you can move and edit it more easily.
6. You can also tap the + in the Object pack view when you have an active selection to add strokes as an Object.

7. Once you have added the items you want to your Object Pack, tap the Back to Library button.

8. Your Object pack will appear in the My Packs section of the Object Library. You can edit and add Objects to your Object pack whenever you want. You can favorite your self-created Objects just as you would with other packs.

Editing Object Pack Settings

You can edit your Object pack's name, add a description or change the brush property settings at any time.

1. To start editing your Object pack's settings, tap the ... icon next to your Object pack in the Object Library.
2. Tap Edit to access Object pack settings.
3. You can also delete your Object pack. Please note that this cannot be undone.

4. You can also access the Object pack settings by tapping the settings icon in your Object pack's pack view.

5. In the Object pack Settings, you will see all the options you can apply to your pack. You can get back to the Object Library / Object pack view by tapping the Back to Library or Back to Pack button.
6. From here you can change the Object pack name you set when creating the Object pack.
7. Here you can add a description for your Object pack. When using the search function in the Object Library, the search will also look for words in the pack description.
8. In the Default Pack Properties, you can choose which tool properties from the Tool Wheel affect the Objects you add to your Canvas. By default, your Objects will appear as you created them when added again on Canvas. By toggling the different options, you can decide whether the Object uses one or more properties from your currently active tool in the Tool Wheel. Do note that toggling the options will only affect new Objects in the pack, unless you tap the Apply Properties button.
   • Toggling Brush Type on will use the active tool in the Tool Wheel when adding an Object to the Canvas.
   • Toggling Size on will use the active tool's size in the Tool Wheel when adding an Object to the Canvas.
   • Toggling Color on will use the active tool's color in the Tool Wheel when adding an Object to the Canvas.
9. Tapping the Apply Properties button will apply the chosen Brush, Size and Color property settings on all the existing Objects in the pack.
10. With the Live Share Link, you can share the Object Pack with other users. Read more about Sharing Objects Packs below.
11. You can also Delete Pack to permanently delete your Object Pack. Please note that this cannot be undone.

Editing Object Settings

As with the Object Pack Settings, you can also edit your individual Object's settings. You can edit the Object name, change the brush property settings and add search tags for your Object.

1. To start editing your Object's settings, go to the Pack View of your Object Pack, and Tap+Hold on the Object you want to edit.

2. To edit the Object, tap the Edit option in the pop-up menu.
3. If you have an active Selection, you can also replace the current Object with the currently active Selection, by tapping the Replace With Selection option. Please note that this cannot be undone.
4. If you want to delete the Object, press the Delete option in the pop-up menu. Please note that this cannot be undone.

5. In the Object Settings, you will see all the options you can apply to your Object. You can get back to the Object Pack View by tapping the Back to Pack button.
6. You can move back and forth between the Objects in your current pack with the < and > buttons.
7. Here you can name your Object.
8. You can add tags to your Object. This will affect how the Object will appear when using the search function in the Object Library.
9. In the Individual Object Properties, you can choose which tool properties from the Tool Wheel affect the object when you add it to your Canvas. By default, your Object will appear as you created it when added again to the Canvas. By toggling the different options, you can decide whether the Object uses one or more properties from your currently active tool in the Tool Wheel. Do note that toggling the options for an Object will only affect this particular Object in the pack.
   • Toggling Brush Type on will use the active tool in the Tool Wheel when adding the Object to the Canvas.
   • Toggling Size on will use the active tool's size in the Tool Wheel when adding the Object to the Canvas.
   • Toggling Color on will use the active tool's color in the Tool Wheel when adding the Object to the Canvas.
10. You can also Delete Object to permanently delete the Object. Please note that this cannot be undone.

Sharing Object Packs, iOS only

If you'd like to share an Object pack with a colleague who has also subscribed to team-sharing, go to the My Objects tab in the Objects menu. Tap+hold your Object pack to select it, and touch Share.

You'll be given a Direct Link that you can copy to your device's Clipboard, or just tap Share in the upper right corner. Choose your destination and share the link.

When you or your colleague touch a link and open it in your app, it will ask if you'd like to accept the Object pack. Accept it, then find the pack in your My Objects tab in the Import menu.

Troubleshooting. If for some reason you can't find the Object pack, log out of your account via your profile icon and log back in, and the Object pack will appear. You can also Ask Us Anything in app via the question mark on the status bar.

Things you should know about sharing Object packs:

• Sharing is public, but is only discoverable by people who have the link.
• Your Object pack is read-only to everyone except you. You are the only one who can add, rename or remove Objects or rename the pack.
• Any changes you make will instantly appear on anyone's device that has subscribed, with whom you've shared your link.
• Any Object pack that you have created, you can share. Content shared is subject to our Terms of Services.
• Anyone can unsubscribe from your share at any time.

We think you'll find a substantial and enjoyable amount of value in creating and sharing your object packs - time savers plus fun for everyone.

We have a fully illustrated tutorial on Objects here if you'd like more help: Using the Object Library and Make Your Own Objects.

Pexels

Pexels provides free, high-resolution stock images for use in your drawings. Read and accept Pexels' Terms of Service to search from thousands of reference images.

1. To start using Pexels, scroll to the bottom of the Object Library or tap the Pexels tag at the top of the Library window.
2. Ensure you understand the terms of service before enabling Pexels.
3. Accept Pexels' terms and conditions by toggling the switch.
4. Once you have accepted Pexel's terms and conditions, you can tap Enable Pexels.

5. Once you have enabled Pexels, you will see the featured feed. You can tap the preview to see more featured images.
6. To see images from a specific topic, use the Search function at the top of the window.

7. Use the search function to narrow the results.
8. To search only for Pexels images, tap the Pexels filter at the top of the Library panel.
9. Tap or drag the image you want to use to add it on the Canvas.
10. To see more results, tap the Show More text at the bottom of the Pexels section.

11. Once you've tapped Show More, you will see the full list of search results. Concepts loads only a portion of the images, but you can scroll down to load more.