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| − | The Scale Tool works much like to {{l|Transform Tool}} except for when multiple {{l| | + | The {{Literal|Scale Tool}} works much like to {{l|Transform Tool}} except for when multiple {{l|Handle|Handles}} are selected. To see this, select multiple Handles, by either: |
| − | * | + | * Pressing {{Shortcut|Control|A}} to select all Handles |
| − | * | + | * Dragging a rectangle around a group of Handles |
| − | * | + | * Holding the {{Shortcut|Control}} key while clicking Handles to toggle their selected status |
| − | Then drag one of the selected | + | Then drag one of the selected Handles. All the selected Handles will be scaled relative to the center of the selected group. |
| − | The Scale Tool has a tool option, {{Literal|Lock Aspect Ratio}}, which when selected will prevent you from changing the x:y ratio of the bounding box of the selected | + | The {{Literal|Scale Tool}} has a tool option, {{Literal|Lock Aspect Ratio}}, which when selected will prevent you from changing the x:y ratio of the bounding box of the selected Handles. |
| − | When scaling a selection don't drag a | + | When scaling a selection don't drag a Handle that its position is close to the X or Y center of the bounding box. Select a Handle that is close to one of the corners of the bounding box. If you drag from a Handle that have a X or Y coordinate that is the same than the center of the bounding box it would produce an infinite scale factor and a very difficult to control scaled shape. (The Handles that aren't over the bounding box X or Y center are scaled by a huge factor). This is a behavior that should be corrected (for example giving to the user corner pulling anchors to allow make a correct scaling). |
Revision as of 09:17, 13 February 2013
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The "Scale Tool" works much like to Transform Tool except for when multiple Handles are selected. To see this, select multiple Handles, by either:
- Pressing ControlA to select all Handles
- Dragging a rectangle around a group of Handles
- Holding the Control key while clicking Handles to toggle their selected status
Then drag one of the selected Handles. All the selected Handles will be scaled relative to the center of the selected group.
The "Scale Tool" has a tool option, "Lock Aspect Ratio", which when selected will prevent you from changing the x:y ratio of the bounding box of the selected Handles.
When scaling a selection don't drag a Handle that its position is close to the X or Y center of the bounding box. Select a Handle that is close to one of the corners of the bounding box. If you drag from a Handle that have a X or Y coordinate that is the same than the center of the bounding box it would produce an infinite scale factor and a very difficult to control scaled shape. (The Handles that aren't over the bounding box X or Y center are scaled by a huge factor). This is a behavior that should be corrected (for example giving to the user corner pulling anchors to allow make a correct scaling).
