Methods for Editing Objects: Reference

Access object editing options using the following methods:

Methods	Descriptions
Command line	Enter a command and then select the objects to modify. Alternatively, select the objects first and then enter a command.
Shortcut menu	Select and right-click an object to display a shortcut menu with relevant editing options.
Double-click	Double-click an object to display the Properties palette or, in some cases, a dialog box or editor that is specific to that type of object. (You can specify the double-click action for each object type by customizing a CUIx file and loading it into the program.)
Grips	Use grips to reshape, move, rotate and manipulate objects: Grip modes. Select an object grip to work with the default grip mode—stretch—or press Enter or Spacebar to cycle through the additional grip modes—move, rotate, scale, and mirror. Multifunctional grips. For many objects, you can also hover over a grip to access a menu with object-specific, and sometimes grip-specific, editing options.