Operation Manual

Working with Graphics and Animation 39
Y Use the
&URS tool to crop (or trim) objects. Select the object,
then drag one of its handles inward.
Y To draw a shape with constrained dimensions—for example, a
square or circle—hold down the 6KLIW key while drawing or
resizing it.
Y To add more than one object to a selection, hold down the 6KLIW
key while selecting additional objects. This is handy for moving a
cluster of objects while keeping them aligned with each other.
Y You can click the
*URXS button that appears next to a
multiple selection to lock the objects together temporarily. This
saves you the trouble of having to select them all individually the
next time you want to do something to the whole group. To
separate (ungroup) the objects, click the button again.
Y To duplicate an object, select it, then press and hold the &WUO key
and drag out a copy.
Y To constrain the movement of an object to horizontal or vertical,
use the keyboard arrow keys to nudge the selection up, down, left,
or right. Alternatively, hold down the 6KLIW key after you begin
dragging the object.
Y Use the WebPlus layout tools—including rulers, guides, the dot
grid, and the 6QDSSLQJ button—to position and align items with
precision for a professional appearance.
Adding animations
WebPlus lets you add two varieties of eye-catching animation effects to
any Web page: animated marquees (scrolling text banners) and GIF
animations. Using Wizards, you can preview the animation and/or
customize the effect. Once placed into your Web publication, the
animations appear static, but they will spring to life once the site has
been exported and a visitor views your page in a Web browser. Let’s
see how easy it is to add an animated GIF.
Y Click the
,QVHUW$QLPDWHG*,) button on the left toolbar. The
Animated GIF Wizard appears.
Y Click 1H[W and select an animation category. We’ll leave you on
your own to browse through the collection. Just click a title on the
list, and watch the animation in the window.