Resizing Objects

Fixed Point Resize Tool

The Fixed Point Resize tool resizes rectangles, polygons, circles, and ovals using a fixed point on the drawing as the point of reference. It is best used to scale an object relative to a particular location in the drawing. To rescale an object symmetrically or asymmetrically by a specific factor, use the Scale Objects command. See Scaling Objects.

 

To resize an object:

1.	Select the object or objects to change.

2.	Click the Fixed Point Resize tool from the Basic palette.

3.	Click on the point in the drawing to serve as the fulcrum.

To scale the resized object symmetrically, select a fulcrum point that is at the exact center of the object.

If the fixed point is not at the center of the object, the resized object changes proportions.

4.	Click on an object edge and drag the object into its new size, shape, and/or location.

If the drag point is moved past the selected fulcrum, the object is reversed.

The starting point for dragging cannot be the same as the fulcrum point or exactly horizontal or vertical to it.