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Object Selection and Transformation Flashcards

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  1. The Free Transform tool lets you do all of the following EXCEPT which?

    Answer: Apply a gradient mesh

    Free Transform handles scale, rotate, shear and distort but not mesh creation.

  2. Which panel provides precise numeric control over position, size, and rotation?

    Answer: Transform panel

    The Transform panel shows X, Y, W, H, rotation, and shear values.

  3. What does the reference point locator in the Transform panel control?

    Answer: The origin point used for transformations

    The 9-point locator sets which point a transform is measured and applied from.

  4. Enabling 'Scale Strokes & Effects' affects what during scaling?

    Answer: Stroke width scales proportionally with the object

    With it on, stroke weights and effects resize along with the object.

  5. Which feature applies transformations as a live, editable effect rather than permanently?

    Answer: Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform

    The Transform effect is non-destructive and editable in Appearance.

  6. What is the default keyboard shortcut for the Scale tool?

    Answer: S

    Pressing S selects the Scale tool.

  7. Double-clicking a transformation tool in the toolbar does what?

    Answer: Opens its numeric dialog with the reference point at the object center

    Double-clicking opens the precise dialog using the object's center as the pivot.