Using the Transformation Box
 
 
 

To display the transformation box, click the Edit button in the Graphics menu and click the object you want to edit.

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(a) Reset handle  (b) Centre point  (c) Resize handle  (d) Rotation handle  (e) Translation handle  

The position of the transformation box is saved for each object. To move the transformation box, press M and click the destination.

Resize handleTo change the size of an object, drag the resize handle in any direction. To maintain an object's proportions, press P as you drag the resize handle.

Centre pointTo change the point around which the object rotates, move the centre point.

Rotation handleTo rotate the object about its centre point, drag the rotation handle.

Translation handleTo move the object in any direction on the image, drag the translation handle. The transformation box moves with the object.

Reset handleTo restore the object to its initial size and position on the image, click the reset handle.