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Set arbitrary origin of objects, outside “Free transform” tool?

Jul 31, 2012 5:37 PM

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Hi,

 

With Modify≫ Transform≫ Free Transform a nice thing is that we can move the origin, unlike with other tools that the origin is the center of the image.

 

If I am using other tools such as the one recommended by groove25 in http://forums.adobe.com/message/4443283#4443283, is there any way I can set arbitrary origin?

 

  

Bob

366 Views   4 Replies   Latest reply: bobfei, Jul 31, 2012 8:28 PM
 
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  • Linda Nicholls
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    1. Linda Nicholls,
    Jul 31, 2012 5:57 PM   in reply to bobfei
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    You'll notice with the Star Auto shape, for example, that when you click on the Transform tool to select it, a small black circle (the rotation point) appears in the center of the star. You can drag that circle anywhere you like to relocate the rotation point.

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    2. bobfei,
    Jul 31, 2012 6:15 PM   in reply to Linda Nicholls
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    Linda,

     

    I tried, but what if after one rotation the rotation points reverts back to the center again?

     
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    3. Linda Nicholls,
    Jul 31, 2012 6:25 PM   in reply to bobfei
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    It shouldn't revert unless you switch from the rotation tool to the pointer tool. What are you trying to do with the object?

     
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    4. bobfei,
    Jul 31, 2012 8:28 PM   in reply to Linda Nicholls
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    I attempted to first move the origin using free transform tool, then use the transform panel extension mentioned above. Apparently the two doesn't work in concert. I used some other technique finally

     
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