Transform using the bounding box

You can transform images using the transform button in the command bar or Edit > Transform.

A bounding box will appear around the selection. If there is no selection area, the bounding box will appear around the entire layer. Use the handles on the bounding box to transform the image.

You can transform multiple layers by selecting them in the Layer palette or by transforming a layer folder.

To confirm a transformation, select OK on the launcher, double-tap or double-click the transformation area, or press Enter on the keyboard. To cancel and discard any changes, select Cancel on the launcher or press Esc on the keyboard.

(1)Bounding box

(2)Transformation handles

(3)Reference point

This is the reference point for rotating or flipping the image. You can drag the reference point anywhere on the screen.

(4)Rotate selection (blue handle)

Drag the blue handle to rotate the image in the bounding box. See "Rotating an object"for details.

(5)Rotate bounding box (orange handle)

Drag the orange handle to change the orientation of the bounding box, without rotating the image.

If you use the handles for any transformations other than scaling or rotating, the orange rotator will disappear and you will not be able to rotate the bounding box.

(6)Transform launcher

Click this to confirm or cancel the transformation. You can show or hide this launcher by checking or unchecking it in the View menu.