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Distribute Vertical Centers: Layers are moved vertically so the centers of all layers are
evenly distributed, from top to bottom, between the topmost and bottommost layers
in the selection.
Distribute Depth Centers: Layers are moved in Z space so the centers of all layers are
evenly distributed, from closest to furthest, between the closest and furthest layers in
the selection.
Using the Select/Transform Tool
The default tool is the Select/Transform tool, which activates onscreen controls that enable
you to adjust a layer’s scale, position, and rotation.
Scale handle
Bounding box
Anchor point
Rotation handle
Scaling
When you select a layer, eight scale handles appear around the edge of the layers
bounding box. Drag the handles to resize the layer. By default, the width and height of
a layer are not locked together when you adjust scale handles. This means that the aspect
ratio of a layer can be changed. (The aspect ratio of a layer is the ratio of its width to its
height.) To preserve a layer’s aspect ratio, press Shift while dragging a scale handle.
Changes made to the scale of a layer are applied to the Scale parameter in the Properties
Inspector.
Note: The onscreen Select/Transform controls for Motion-created shapes include a
roundness handle in the upper-left corner of the bounding box; this control is not present
in the Select/Transform controls for other layers. For more information, see Editing Shapes.
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