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Object Selection and Transformation Flashcards

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  1. Holding which key while dragging with the Selection tool creates a duplicate of the object?

    Answer: Alt (Option)

    Alt/Option-dragging duplicates the object as you move it.

  2. Which command repeats the last transformation, including duplication offsets?

    Answer: Object > Transform > Transform Again

    Transform Again (Ctrl/Cmd+D) repeats the previous transformation.

  3. What does holding Shift do while scaling an object with the bounding box?

    Answer: Constrains proportions

    Shift constrains the scaling to maintain proportions.

  4. Which tool lets you set a custom reference point before rotating an object?

    Answer: Rotate tool

    With the Rotate tool you click to place the pivot, then drag to rotate.

  5. Holding Alt (Option) and clicking with the Rotate tool does what?

    Answer: Sets the pivot and opens the Rotate dialog

    Alt/Option-click sets the reference point and opens the numeric Rotate dialog.

  6. The Reflect tool is used to do what to an object?

    Answer: Mirror it across an axis

    The Reflect tool flips an object across a defined axis.

  7. Which tool slants an object along the horizontal or vertical axis?

    Answer: Shear tool

    The Shear tool skews objects along a chosen axis.