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Shape Handling 129

You can then drag on the selection handles shown on the corners to adjust the diameter
of the rounded corners.

You can resize rectangles using either the RECTANGLE TOOL (by dragging on the handles
shown at the corners) or the SELECTOR TOOL.

Note that if you change the aspect ratio of a rounded corner rectangle using the
SELECTOR TOOL (by stretching it in one dimension only) the aspect ratio of the rounded
corners is not stretched, it is maintained. However if you have multiple objects selected,
or if you’re stretching a group containing a rounded corner rectangle, the aspect ratio of
the corners is not maintained.

TIP: When rotating rectangles or any shape with straight edges, hold down Ctrl to easily
rotate so that one of the straight edges is exactly horizontal or vertical.

Creating circles and ellipses

To create an ellipse or circle:
Select the ELLIPSE TOOL ("Shift + F4", or "L") from the main toolbar.

The RADIUS AND DIAMETER buttons on the InfoBar automatically create circles.