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CHAPTER 10
Precise object movements can be made using the Options toolbar.
Editing using Connectors
You can move or resize objects using the mouse. To move an object with the Selection Tool (V) active, click in the
central blue box and drag it to its new location. To move an object with the Direct Selection Tool (A) active, click
anywhere in the object except the square white handles and drag it to its new location. Resizing, also called scaling, is
accomplished using the object's connectors. Connectors are the white squares or handles positioned in the corners or
at the ends of primitive objects.
Selecting connectors
You can select connectors with the Direct Selection Tool (A). First click on and object in the Solid Object Editor. It
will turn red with white connectors. Click on a connector–it will turn red and the object will turn white. By holding
down the Shift key while clicking on connectors of selected objects, you can select multiple connectors.
Another way to access to connectors is to select Connectors in the Select drop-down list in the Options toolbar. This
will display the connectors for all objects in the Solid Object Editor.
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