When I reopened a file this dotted border appeared. I did not create it. When I try to work with the blue objects I cannot. IF I delete the big box all the small objects disappear. I have checked document properties and bounding box is turn off. I have tried ungrouping -- did not work. On the web someone said that this is an indicator box and you delete it is preferences. I have checked document properties and bounding box is turn off. I cannot find that object in preferences.
I downloaded the latest version. I am on windows 10
The dashed outline is the bounding box of the currently selected shape (or shapes). The blue outline indicates that this shape is part of a Live Path Effect. In this case I used [Fill Between Strokes]. It's a visual aid only and is not a part of the drawing.
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When I reopened a file this dotted border appeared. I did not create it. When I try to work with the blue objects I cannot. IF I delete the big box all the small objects disappear. I have checked document properties and bounding box is turn off. I have tried ungrouping -- did not work. On the web someone said that this is an indicator box and you delete it is preferences. I have checked document properties and bounding box is turn off. I cannot find that object in preferences.
I downloaded the latest version. I am on windows 10
I cannot paste a screen shoot here.
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Is this is what you mean?
The dashed outline is the bounding box of the currently selected shape (or shapes). The blue outline indicates that this shape is part of a Live Path Effect. In this case I used [Fill Between Strokes]. It's a visual aid only and is not a part of the drawing.