Setting the reference point
All transformations are performed around a fixed point called the reference point. By default, this point is at the center of the item you are transforming. However, you can change the reference point or move the center point to a different location using the reference point locator in the options bar.
To set the reference point for a transformation:
- Select a transformation command, as described in the following topics. A bounding box appears in the image.
- In the options bar, click a square on the reference point locator
in the options bar. Each square represents a point on the bounding box. For example, to set the reference point to the top left corner of the bounding box, click the top left square on the reference point locator.
To move the center point for the transformation:
- Select a transformation command, as described in the following topics. A bounding box appears in the image.
- Drag the center point. The center point can be outside the item you want to transform.