
Editing Objects Part I
In this chapter, we shall look at the tools and functions that let you modify existing drawings.
All of the functions apply to the selected object or group of objects. The selected object
differentiates itself from any others by small colored squares or circles located around the
object (this is also true when several objects are selected simultaneously). In the rest of this
document, we these points handles.
These handles form a rectangular frame that is just big enough to contain the object. Where
several objects are selected, the frame around them corresponds to the smallest rectangle that
can contain all of the objects. This frame is called the selection rectangle.
If the Option Bar is displayed, it is possible to change the size of the handles using two
buttons: 'Simple Handles' shows the handles as flat squares, and 'Large Handles' shows the
handles in a larger size. You can combine the effects obtained by pressing on both buttons.
You can thus have large handles having a 3-D shape or small handles having no 3-D shape.
This illustration shows the location of the handles and other buttons:
Selection modes
There are three selection modes.
Selections used to move or change size are indicated by small green squares. This is the
default selection mode when the Edit Points button is not pressed.
Selections for rotating objects are indicated by small red circles and a symbol representing
the center of rotation.
Draw Guide 24
Rotation Mode after
Clicking Object
Edit Points
Simple
handles
Large
handles
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