Transforming objects

Objects can be flipped, rotated, positioned and sized on the page or with absolute precision using the Transform panel.

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The background object has been rotated left, while the foreground object has been flipped horizontally.

You can also transform an object about a point on its own geometry, another object's geometry or a point on the page.

The text object is rotated about its repositioned transform origin using the Point Transform Tool.

To flip or rotate objects:

Select one or more objects.
Do one of the following:
- On the Toolbar, select a flip or rotate option.
- From the Layer menu's Transform sub-menu, select a flip or rotate option.

To position objects accurately:

Select one or more objects.
On the Transform panel, change X and/or Y values.

To nudge objects:

Select one or more objects.
Do one of the following:
- For nudging by a single unit of measurement: Press an arrow key.
- For 10x the single unit of measurement: Press an arrow key with the pressed.

To size objects accurately:

Select one or more objects.
On the Transform panel, change W and/or H values.

To transform a selected object about a specific point:

With the Point Transform Tool selected, reposition the transform origin to your chosen 'pivot' point on the current or another object's path (or specific node), or even a random point on the page.
(Optional) Reposition the shape so its transform origin snaps onto another object's geometry or node.
Transform the selected shape by dragging from a chosen node.

To transform selected objects separately:

Select multiple objects.
With the Move Tool selected, select Transform Objects Separately from the context toolbar.
Transform any object.

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