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Transform and distort objects and selections



Transform a selected object, group, or a pixel selection by using the Scale, Skew, and Distort tools and menu commands:


Scale enlarges or reduces an object.


Skew slants an object along a specified axis.


Distort moves the sides or corners of an object in the direction you drag a selection handle while the tool is active. This is helpful in creating a 3D look.

When you select any transformation tool or Transform menu command, Adobe® Fireworks® displays transform handles around selected objects.


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Center point

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Transform handles

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Object rotated, scaled, skewed, distorted, and flipped vertically and horizontally

Transform selected objects by using the transform handles

  1. Select a transformation tool.

    As you move the pointer on or near the selection handles, the pointer changes to indicate the current transformation.

  2. Do one of the following:

    • Place the pointer near a corner point and then drag to rotate.

    • Drag a transform handle to transform according to the active transformation tool.

  3. Double-click inside the window or press Enter to apply the changes.

Resize a selected object

Scaling (also called resizing) an object enlarges or reduces it horizontally, vertically, or in both directions.

  1. Do one of the following:

    • Select the Scale tool .

    • Select Modify > Transform > Scale.

  2. Drag the transform handles:

    • To scale the object both horizontally and vertically, drag a corner handle. Proportions are constrained if you press the Shift key as you scale.

    • To scale the object horizontally or vertically, drag a side handle.

    • To scale the object from the center, press Alt while dragging any handle.

Resize all selected objects

You can select objects on your canvas and resize them horizontally, vertically, or in both directions.

  1. Select the objects on the canvas using the Pointer tool.

  2. Select Commands > Resize Selected Objects.

  3. Use the resize controls on the dialog box to resize the objects horizontally or vertically, and click Apply.
    Note: Select the larger or smaller controls to adjust the resizing increments.

Skew objects

Skew an object to transform it by slanting it along the horizontal axis, the vertical axis, or both.

  1. Do one of the following to display the transform handles:

    • Select the Skew tool .

    • Select Modify > Transform > Skew.

  2. Drag a handle to skew the object.

    To create the illusion of perspective, drag a corner point.

  3. Double-click the document, or press Enter.

Distort objects

Change the size and proportions of an object by dragging a selection handle with the Distort tool.

  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.