Selecting

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Using the Select tool, you can select drawing strokes and groups.

NOTETo learn more about the Select tool options, see Select Tool Properties.
  1. In the Timeline view, select the cell on which you want to select drawing objects.
  1. In the Tools toolbar, select the Select tool or press Alt + S.
  1. In the Camera or Drawing view, select strokes or drawing object you want to edit by doing one of the following:
  • Click on a stroke or drawing object to select it.
  • Shift + Click on a stroke or drawing object to add it to a multiple selection.
  • Draw a lasso around drawing strokes or objects to select them simultaneously.
  • From the top menu, select Edit > Select All or press Ctrl + A (Windows/Linux) or ⌘ + A (macOS) to select all the strokes and drawing objects in the drawing.
  1. Do one of the following to edit your selection:
  • To reposition, click the selected drawing object and drag the selection to a new area.

NOTEYou can also nudge your selection using the arrow keys, and fast-nudge your selection by holding Shift and pressing the arrow keys.

  • To rotate, grab the selection box handle and rotate it.

  • To scale, pull or push on the top, side, bottom or corner control point. Hold down Shift to lock the selection’s ratio.

  • To skew, drag sideways or up and down the sides or top and bottom segments, between the control points.

  • To delete, press Del (Windows/Linux) or Backspace (macOS).