Size and scale objects

Corel DESIGNER lets you size and scale objects. In both cases, you can change the dimensions of an object proportionally by preserving its aspect ratio. You can size an object by specifying values or changing the object interactively. Scaling changes an object’s dimensions by a specified percentage.

Objects are sized or scaled from the object’s origin. You can change an object’s origin from its center to any one of its eight selection handles.

You can also specify a rectangular area for selected objects to scale into.

To specify the size of an object

2 .	Click View Toolbars Transform.

You can also
Apply the sizing according to the object’s position rather than the x and y coordinates	Click the Relative to object button on the Transform toolbar.
Size an object by using the Transform docker	Clicking Object Transform Size, and type values in the W and H boxes to set the width and height of the object. You can also set the width or height of the object interactively by clicking the Set dimensions interactively button next to the W or H box and dragging in the drawing window.
Preserve the original ratio of width to height when transforming the object	In the Transform docker, enable the Proportional check box.
Size from a point on the selected object	In the Transform docker, click the point on the origin locator that corresponds to the point on the object from which you want to size the object.
Leave the original object unchanged and apply the transformation to copies that are created	In the Transform docker, type a number in the Copies box.

To size an object interactively

You can set a precise size for the object by clicking the Geometric properties button on the property bar and typing values in the Properties docker.

To scale an object

2 .	In the toolbox, click the Free transform tool .

3 .	Click the Free scale button on the property bar.

If you want to change the reference point to use when scaling the object, locate the Object origin icon on the property bar and click the box that corresponds to the reference point you want to set.

If you want to maintain the aspect ratio, click the Lock ratio button on the property bar.

You can also
Apply the scaling according to the object’s position rather than the x and y coordinates	Click the Relative to object button on the Transform toolbar. To open the Transform toolbar, click View Toolbars Transform.
Scale an object by using the Transform docker	Click Object Transform Scale and mirror, and type values in the X and Y boxes to scale the object horizontally or vertically.
Specify a rectangular area into which to scale the object	In the Transform docker, enable the Fit to box option. Click Apply, and drag in the drawing window to specify the rectangular area.
Preserve the original ratio of width to height when transforming the object	In the Transform docker, enable the Proportional check box.
Scale from a point on the selected object	In the Transform docker, click the point on the origin locator that corresponds to the point on the object from which you want to scale the object.
Leave the original object unchanged and apply the transformation to copies that are created	In the Transform docker, type a number in the Copies box.

You can also scale an object by dragging a selection handle.

You can also scale an object by typing values in the Scale factor boxes on the Transform toolbar. To display the Transform toolbar, click View Toolbars Transform.

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