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1. Re: reduding the size of a vector, how do I do it without effecting the other angles?
Paul Cracknell Mar 2, 2010 10:37 PM (in response to TF22Raptor2)You could use the direct selection tool to select the bottom four points of your angles and then nudge the points up using your keyboard arrow keys.
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2. Re: reduding the size of a vector, how do I do it without effecting the other angles?
TF22Raptor2 Mar 2, 2010 11:00 PM (in response to Paul Cracknell)Hi Paul thanks for the help, ok I've got the nudging working on reducing the height but say, I wanted to reduce the width??? I tried selecting both points with the selection tool on the right side of the square/now rectangle and nudging those but the angles also change. Or can you only nudge heights and I have to flip the shape 90 then try the nudging? or?
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3. Re: reduding the size of a vector, how do I do it without effecting the other angles?
Paul Cracknell Mar 2, 2010 11:10 PM (in response to TF22Raptor2)As the nudging only works in a horizontal and vertical scenario I would tackle reducing the width in a different way.
1. Bring in a guide to where you want the new width to be
2. Choose the 'Add Anchor Point' Pen tool and add two new points on the guide (top and bottom of the rectangle)
3. Choose the 'Remove Anchor Point' Pen tool and click on the original (now unwanted) points
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4. Re: reduding the size of a vector, how do I do it without effecting the other angles?
Jacob Bugge Mar 3, 2010 1:32 AM (in response to TF22Raptor2)Raptor,
You may:
1) Tick the centre bottom Reference Point in the Transparency palette/panel;
2) Select both shapes and in the Transparency palette/panel reduce the total width to what you want, holding Ctrl/Cmd as you press Enter to kepp proportions (and thereby angles);
3) Direct Select the lower Anchor Points and
a) Object>Transform>Move them upwards by the desired amount,
b) Nudge them,
c) Whichever other option.
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5. Re: reduding the size of a vector, how do I do it without effecting the other angles?
Doug Katz Mar 3, 2010 8:02 AM (in response to TF22Raptor2)I believe you all are misreading the OP's question.
To redude the size of a vector, I'd consult the old-time muscle magazines. The ads in the back of many feature equipment for sale that promises to redude any man or vector concerned about size.
If you find it difficult to get your hands on one of these publications, I'd urge you to use the Transform panel to experiment with Jacob's excellent instructions.
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6. Re: reduding the size of a vector, how do I do it without effecting the other angles?
Jacob Bugge Mar 3, 2010 8:36 AM (in response to Doug Katz)I have said it before: it is nice to at least know someone that is able to read.
Hi Doug.



