Menu : TRANSF

Command: Fix Point:Set

Shortcut : 0

The scaling, rotation and mirroring commands are executed relative to the object's fixpoint. The fixpoint is displayed as a cross on the screen when a transformation command is given. The fixpoint can be repositioned but is by default located at the origin. If the object is moved, the fix point moves to.

After executing the command, DeskArtes waits for you to click on a mouse button to locate the fix point. The effect of each mouse button is discussed below.

2D Graphical Object Transformations

The following rules apply to all 2D objects:

Any fix point assigned to a curve-set is copied to all the curves within the set, and vice versa - if a single curve is assigned a fix point, it is assigned to the curve set as well.

3D Graphical Object Transformations

The following rules apply to all 3D objects:

Numeric Transformations

A more exact method positioning the fix point is available. If you click on any key on the keyboard instead of clicking a mouse button, you will be able to enter the position numerically. A dialogue box appears requesting horizontal and vertical position for 2D objects or X, Y and Z position for 3D objects.