To reset the selected object's pivot to center
- Select a transform tool.
- Select
Modify > Center Pivot.
The pivot moves to the center of the object's bounding box.
To reset the selected shape's pivot to center
Note: Center Pivot also works with shapes, like a child in a hierarchy of objects.
- Select a transform tool.
- Select an object.
- Press the down arrow to select the object's shape.
- Select
Modify > Center Pivot.
The pivot moves to the center of the shape's bounding box.
To center the pivot on a component selection
- (Optional) Select a transform tool.
- Make a component selection.
- Select
Modify > Center Pivot.
- The pivot centers on the bounding box of the component selection.
- Switch to object selection mode.
The pivot stays centered on the selection's bounding box, letting you transform the object using the repositioned pivot.
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