A line is a graphic object defined by two points: a start point and an end point. When a line object is selected and the Edit tool is active, the control hooks at the ends of the line and at its midpoint are displayed.

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When the control hooks of a line are visible, you can perform the following operations:

  • Activate and drag one of the external hooks to change the corresponding end of the line.

  • Activate both outer hooks and drag one of them to rotate the line around the midpoint.

  • Activate and drag the central hook to move the line.

  • Click anywhere on the line and drag the mouse to move the line.

  • Right-click on a hook to display the corresponding menu of commands.

SuggerimentoTip:

While dragging a hook you can press TAB to constrain the horizontal or vertical displacement from the starting position.

Commands in the hook menu

Command Description

Move All

Moves all active hooks. Displays the Move dialog box.

Deselect All

Deactivates all active hooks.

Select Hook

Activates the clicked hook.

Deselect Hook

Disables the clicked hook.

Move Vertex

Displays the dialog box in which to specify the new vertex coordinates.

Move segment

Displays the dialog box in which to specify the offset.

Move Line

Displays the Move dialog box. This command acts only on the object to which the clicked hook belongs and allows you to move an object included in a group independently of the other objects in the group.

Rotate Line

Displays the Rotate dialog box. This command acts only on the object to which the clicked hook belongs and allows you to rotate an object included in a group independently of the other objects in the group.

Resize Line

Displays the Resize dialog box. This command acts only on the object to which the clicked hook belongs and allows you to resize an object included in a group independently of the other objects in the group.

Properties Line

Displays the Properties dialog box. This command acts only on the object to which the clicked hook belongs and allows you to modify the parameters of an object included in a group independently of the other objects in the group.

Show reference point

Displays the transformation center of the selection. The transformation center is initially hidden and is set in the center of the selection rectangle. See the Transformation center.

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