Manipulation tools enable you to modify existing elements in different ways. For example, you can rotate or scale elements. Manipulation tools are unavailable until you activate at least one element. For more information, see Rotate an element.
Multiply
Copies the selected elements.
Rotate
Rotates the selected element clockwise or counter-clockwise about the reference point.
Click Rotate to display the Rotate properties in the State Manager.
Parameters
Angle
Specifies the rotation angle.
X, 
Y
Specifies the coordinates for the reference point along the X-axis and the Y-axis.
Options
Copy
Creates a new element instead of rotating the original element.
Leave the original as active
Keeps the original element active after performing the rotation.
With Parts
This option is not available.
Move
Moves selected elements to a new specified location. Type new properties and coordinates using the Move properties, or drag points on the reference line in the work area to a new location. For more information, see Move an element.
Click Move to display the Move properties in the State Manager.
Reference points
X, 
Y
Specifies the coordinates for first reference point.
X, 
Y
Specifies the coordinates for the second reference point.
Parameters
Move step
Specifies how far to move the element.
Move angle
Specifies the angle of the moved element with respect to the point of origin.
Delta X
Specifies how far to move the element along the X-axis.
Delta Y
Specifies how far to move the element along the Y-axis.
Options
Copy
Creates a new element instead of moving the original element.
Mirroring by Line
Mirrors selected elements around a reference line. By default, the software creates a new reference line to the right of minimum rectangle for the selected elements. You can drag this line in the work area, or change the properties in the State Manager. Click a line in the work area to populate the reference line using properties from the selected line. For more information, see .
Click Mirroring by Line to display the Mirror properties in the State Manager.
Reference points
X, Y
Specifies the coordinates for first reference point.
X, Y
Specifies the coordinates for the second reference point.
Parameters
Angle of line
Specifies the angle of the reference line.
Options
Copy
Creates a new element instead of mirroring the original element.
Mirroring - Horizontal
Mirrors selected elements about the horizontal axis through the center of the minimum
rectangle for the elements. Click Mirroring-Horizontal to execute the command. Click Mirroring-Horizontal again to return the elements to their original position.
Mirroring - Vertical
Mirrors selected elements about the vertical axis through the center of the minimum
rectangle for the elements. Click Mirroring-Vertical to execute the command. Click Mirroring-Vertical again to return the elements to their original position.
Scale
Resizes selected elements with respect to a specific reference point. For more information, see Scale an element.
Click Scale to display the Scale properties in the State Manager.
Parameters
X, Y
Specifies the coordinates for the reference point.
Scale multiplier
Specifies the percentage to scale the elements.
Options
Copy
Creates a new element instead of scaling the original element.
Copy - Matrix
Copies selected elements multiple times to create a matrix . By default, the software creates the copies next to the minimum rectangle of the selected elements. For more information, see Create a matrix copy.
Click Copy - Matrix to display the Linear Pattern properties in the State Manager. A preview of the copies also displays in the work area.
Direction 1, Direction 2
Contains properties for defining the number and direction of the copies for each direction.
Count of elements
Specifies how many copies to make.
Distance
Specifies the distance between the copies. By default, the software uses the combined length of the selected elements for Direction 1, and the combined height for Direction 2. Negative value reverse the direction.
Angle
Specifies the angle of the copies with respect to the X-axis.
Locked
Sets the Direction 2 angle to 90 degrees with respect to Direction 1. Clear the Locked check box to change the angle.
Copy - Circular
Copies selected elements multiple times to create a circular pattern. The software places the copies on the perimeter of a circle. For more information, see .
Click Copy-Circular to display the Circular Pattern properties in the State Manager. A preview of the copies also displays in the work area.
Parameters
Count of elements
Specifies how many copies to make.
Step angle
Specifies the angle between copies.
Full angle
Specifies the full angle of the circular pattern.
X, 
Y
Specifies the X and Y coordinates of the center point of the circle. Moving the circle farther from the
original elements creates a larger circle .
Reference points
X, 
Y
Uses reference point coordinates X and Y to specify which circles display the copies.
Specify these values using the Circular Pattern properties. Alternatively, move the reference points in the work area, where they display as green squares.
These properties are available only when you select Use reference points.
Flip values
Swaps the first set of reference point coordinates with the second set. These properties are available only when you select Use reference points.