Operation Manual

Flip tool
The Flip tool on the Mode or Line and Filling toolbars can also be used to flip an object. Using this
tool, you can also change the position and angle that the object flips over (Figure 108).
Figure 108: Using the Flip tool
1) Select an object and the selection handles will be displayed.
2) Click the Flip icon on the Mode toolbar and the axis of symmetry appears as a dashed
line through the middle of the object. The object will be flipped about this axis of symmetry.
3) Click and drag one or both ends of the axis of symmetry to set the orientation of the axis.
4) Place the cursor over one of the object selection handles until it changes shape.
5) Click and drag the object across to the other side of the axis of symmetry until the object
appears flipped over. The angle and position of the flip will depend on the angle and
position of the axis of symmetry.
6) Release the mouse button and the object is flipped.
Note
If you press the Shift key while moving the axis of symmetry, it will rotate in 45 degree
increments.
Mirror copies
At the moment there is no mirror command existing in Draw. However, mirroring an object can be
emulated by using the Flip tool as follows:
1) Select the object you want to make a mirror copy of and copy the object to the clipboard.
2) Select the Flip tool on the Mode or Line and Filling toolbars.
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