When a pad object is selected and the Edit tool is active, a control hook is displayed at the pad origin point.

When the control hook of a pad is visible, you can perform the following operations:

  • Activate and drag the hook to move the pad.

  • Click anywhere on the pad and drag the mouse to move the object.

  • Right-click on the 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 pad

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

Rotate pad

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

Properties pad

Displays the Properties. This command acts only on the pad to which the clicked hook belongs and allows you to change the parameters of a pad included in a device independently of other objects.

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.

See also