If you wish to have the original object left as well as the mirror image, click Apply to Duplicate instead of Apply. The mirror copy will be in the same place as the original. Select the Horizontal (or Vertical) mirror button and click Apply. If you do not already see the Transformations Docker, select:Īrrange Transformations Scale Make sure Scale and Mirror is selected: Making a Mirror Image Using the Transformation Docker: Select the object that will be mirrored.
Original location If you want a copy made, click the right mouse button before releasing the left button. The mirror image will be placed beside the Start dragging here Stop dragging here Watch the status line until a 100% stretch has been reached. The new shape will be shown in blue as you drag. Drag the handle over and beyond the centre right handle. Place the cursor on the centre left handle. Draw a thought bubble:Ĭlick and hold the mouse on the Basic Shapes toolĬhoose the thought bubble ( ) from the Shape Menu ( ) in the menu bar at the top of the screenĬlick and drag the mouse to make a thought bubble Let’s mirror the thought bubble so that it faces in the opposite direction: Select the object. There are two methods that will do this for you. Reflecting a graphic so that it faces a different direction is an easy task. Making a Mirror Image of an Object: You will often find a graphic that would be more suitable to your needs if it was reversed from its given orientation. Note that the distortion makes the star stretch vertically, while retaining the same width. To vertically stretch or distort an object, drag the center top (or bottom) handle. Notice that the height stayed the same, but the star was horizontally stretched or distorted. To horizontally stretch and distort an object, drag the centre right (or left) handle.
To make copies, press the right mouse button while still holding the left down. Try holding the SHIFT key while dragging. Draw a star:Ĭlick and hold the mouse on the Basic Shapes tool ( )Ĭhoose the 5-pointed star from the Shape Menu ( ) in the menu bar at the top of the screenĬlick and drag the mouse to make a star shape Practice stretching the star to make different sizes and shapes.
Drag the arrow cursor and you will stretch the object, without any distortion. To enlarge or reduce the object and maintain its proportions, place the cursor on top of any one of the four corner handles.
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