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120Motion User Guide
Transform layer properties in the Motion canvas
After you select a layer in the Layers list or canvas, you can choose a transform tool (from
the pop-up menu in the canvas toolbar) to activate transform handles in the canvas. Drag
the handles to manipulate basic image properties such as position, rotation, scale, and so
on. For a list of transform tools and their functions, see Transform tools in Motion.
Activate the Select/Transform tool
The Select/Transform tool (the arrow) is the default transform tool. Use it to resize,
reposition, or rotate layers in the canvas.
In Motion, do one of the following:
• If the Select/Transform tool (the arrow) is visible in the canvas toolbar, click it.
• If a different transform tool is visible in the canvas toolbar, click and hold the transform
tools pop-up menu, then choose Select/Transform.
The Select/Transform tool is selected in the canvas toolbar, and transform handles appear
in the canvas for each selected layer or group.
Choose a different transform tool
When you choose a transform tool from the pop-up menu in the canvas toolbar, transform
handles appear in the canvas for each selected layer or group.
In Motion, do one of the following:
• In the canvas toolbar: Click and hold the transform tools pop-up menu, then choose
a different tool. For a list of transform tools and their functions, see Transform tools
in Motion.