Transforming Objects

You can transform sketched or traced curves, as well as imported images.

Before you begin: Create a sketched or vector curve, or import an image support. Import an image.
  1. From the standard area of the action bar, tap Transformation.
  2. Select the curve(s) or image support(s):
    • To select a single curve or image support, tap it.
    • To select several curves or image supports, cross them out.
    The selected curves or image supports are highlighted, and a 3D manipulator appears. If all selected elements lie on the same plane, the manipulator is planar. Otherwise, the manipulator is cubic.
  3. To define the orientation mode, right-click the corner of the handle's plane and click one of the following:
    OptionDescription
    Snap Snaps the manipulator on the global axis system. At least one direction of the manipulator follows the canonical axis and the normal is kept.
    Local Axis Snaps the manipulator on the local axis.
  4. Transform the selected curves by performing either of the following operations:
    • Resize the curves by dragging the corners or the edges of the handle's plane.
    • Translate the curves along the directions of the handle.
    • Translate the curves along the normal of the handle.
    • Rotate the curves using the center point of the handle.
    Transformation operations are also available by double-tapping the image, and through Modify.

Tip: You can overload the handle manipulation by pressing the following keyboard shortcuts:
  • S for scaling.
  • R for rotation.
  • T for translation.
  • N for translation along the normal direction.