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- #30 using Vector tools
- #31 Using Shapes as Image Elements
- #32 Understanding the Transform Tools
- #33 Using the Transform Tools
- #34 Distortion-free Scaling with the 9-Slice Scaling Tool
- #35 Creating a Custom Shape
- #36 Understanding the Pen Tool
- #37 Masking an Image with a Vector Shape
- #38 Using the Auto Vector Mask for Quick Fades
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
#32 Understanding the Transform Tools
Once you’ve drawn a shape, chances are you’ll want to change its size or shape. You can do this in a basic manner by using the Transform tools in the Tools panel. The Transform tools consist of Scale, Skew, Distort, and the new 9-Slice Scaling tool (Figure 32). The Transform tools work just as easily on bitmap images.
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Figure 32 Added to the Transform tool set is the 9-Slice Scaling Transform tool.
For more custom changes to paths, you’ll want to work with the Pen tool and the Subselection tool (see Techniques #36 and #37).