Transforming objects

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

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Flipping an object horizontally

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

Point Transforming
The text object is rotated about its repositioned transform origin using the Point Transform Tool.
To flip or rotate objects:
  1. Select one or more objects.
  2. From the Transform Studio, select a flip or rotate option.
To position objects accurately:
  1. Select one or more objects.
  2. On the Transform Studio, change X and/or Y values.
To size objects accurately:
  1. Select one or more objects.
  2. On the Transform Studio, change Width and/or Height values.
To nudge objects (Smart Keyboard only):
  1. Select one or more objects.
  2. Tap an arrow key to nudging by a single unit of measurement.
Point Transform Tool To transform a selected object about a specific point:
  1. 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.
  2. (Optional) Reposition the shape so its transform origin snaps onto another object's geometry or node.
  3. Transform the selected shape by dragging from a chosen node.
Transform Objects Separately To transform selected objects separately:
  1. Select multiple objects.
  2. With the Move Tool selected, select Transform Objects Separately from the context toolbar.
  3. Transform any object.

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