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Breaking apart instances

To break the link between an instance and a symbol and make the instance into a collection of ungrouped shapes and lines, you "break apart" the instance. This is useful for changing the instance substantially without affecting any other instance. If you modify the source symbol after breaking apart the instance, the instance is not updated with the changes.

To break apart an instance of a symbol:

1 | Select the instance on the Stage.
2 | Choose Modify > Break Apart.
| This breaks the instance into its component graphic elements.
3 | Use the painting and drawing tools to modify these elements as desired.