To transform vectors

You can transform vectors by changing their scale, position, orientation, and shape.

To transform a vector:

1. Select the vector. The vector is displayed in purple and surrounded by a bounding box.
2. Select Edit > Transform or click the Transform button. The Tool Settings: Transform panel is displayed.
3. To resize the vector:
   1. Position the cursor over a red handle .
   2. When the cursor changes to , , , or , click and drag . The Width and Height in the panel are updated.
   3. When you have finished resizing the vector, release the mouse button.
4. To reposition the vector:
   1. Position the cursor over the vector.
   2. When the cursor changes to , click and drag the vector to its new position. The X, Y, X, and Y values in the panel are updated.
   3. When you have finished repositioning the vector, release the mouse button.
5. To rotate the vector:
   1. Position the cursor over the green handle .
   2. When the cursor changes to , click and drag . The rotation angle in the panel is updated.
   3. When you have finished reorienting the vector, release the mouse button.
6. To shear the vector:
   1. Position the cursor over a pink handle.
   2. When the cursor changes to, click and drag . The W and H angle values in the panel are updated.
   3. When you have finished shearing the vector, release the mouse button.
7. When you have finished transforming the vector, close the panel.