Resizing a Vector Object

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Changing the size of a vector object is a simple process. You can change the object size from a selected side, in an equal conformed amount, or you can skew or distort the object. Additionally, if you created several objects, you can make them equal in size.

Manually Resizing

You use your mouse to change the size of a vector object.

NOTE

Use the right mouse button with a corner handle to maintain height to width proportions .

Deforming a Vector Object

When you deform an image, you distort its original shape. Technically, resizing an image is a form of deforming an image, but other types of deformation include Skew, Distort Change Perspective, and Shear. You can use any of these types of deformation with vector shapes , lines, and vector text objects.

Deforming an object is similar to resizing it, but you need to hold down one or more additional keys before dragging a selection handle.

• To change the image perspective, hold down the Ctrl key and drag a corner handle.

• To skew the image, hold down the Shift key and drag a corner handle.

• To distort the image, hold down the Ctrl and Shift keys and drag a corner handle.

• To shear the image, hold down the Shift key and drag a side or top handle.

Making Objects the Same Size

If you have multiple objects and want them to be the same size, Paint Shop Pro includes a tool to quickly resize them. You can make the objects the same height, the same width, or both the same height and width.

The secret to working with most multiple object features is the order of selection. The object you select first is considered the "base" objectthe one the others will adjust to. This applies to alignment, spacing, and resizing features.

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