Distorting Objects; Transforming Objects Numerically; To Resize Selected Objects Using The Property Inspector Or Info Panel; To Scale Or Rotate Selected Objects Using Numeric Transform - MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS 8-USING FIREWORKS Use Manual

Distorting objects

You change the size and proportions of an object by dragging a selection handle with the
Distort tool.
To distort a selected object:
1.
Do one of the following to display the transform handles:
Select the Distort tool.
Select Modify > Transform > Distort.
2.
Drag a handle to distort the object.
3.
Double-click inside the window or press Enter to apply your changes.

Transforming objects numerically

Instead of dragging an object to scale, resize, or rotate it, you can transform it by entering
specific values.

To resize selected objects using the Property inspector or Info panel:

Enter new width (W) or height (H) measurements.
If the W and H boxes aren't visible in the Property inspector, click the expander
arrow to see all properties.

To scale or rotate selected objects using Numeric Transform:

1.
Select Modify > Transform > Numeric Transform.
The Numeric Transform dialog box opens.
2. From the pop-up menu, select the type of transformation to perform on the current
selection: Scale, Resize, or Rotate.
3.
Select Constrain Proportions to maintain horizontal and vertical proportions when scaling
or resizing a selection.
4.
Select Scale Attributes to transform the fill, stroke, and effects of the object along with the
object itself.
5.
Deselect Scale Attributes to transform the path only.
6.
Type numeric values to transform the selection, then click OK.
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