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110 Object Handling

Stretching/squashing using the InfoBar
The LOCK ASPECT button must be unset (if it is set, you scale the object instead of
stretching or squashing it).
Type into either the width or height text box (as appropriate) and press "". Alternatively
enter a % scale (width or height). So entering 200% into the top % scale box will make
the object twice as wide, but the same height.

Skewing objects

This is part of the SELECTOR TOOL.

Left is the original object, to the right with a horizontal
skew

Skewing using the mouse

Switch the SELECTOR TOOL to rotate/skew mode. (The selection handles are arrow
shaped) by clicking on the object.

Drag a side, top or bottom arrow to skew the object. Note that these handles are shown
only on rectangles which are not photo filled, because skewing other objects rarely
produces useful results (eg. photos become distorted).
As you drag, the object skews in the direction of movement
(vertical or horizontal).

The InfoBar shows the current skew angle.
"+ drag" to skew the object around its center. Hold down "Ctrl" to restrict the skew to
the constrain angles. Right click, or press "+" on the numeric keypad as you drag to
create a copy, leaving the original where it was. Or right-drag with the mouse to create
instant copies, additional copies by left clicks.

You can also skew an object in the SELECTOR TOOL's resize mode using the skew areas.
Read more under Rotating objects in resize mode (on page 105).