You can also paste an object into an image in edit mode. The object
pastes into the image as a floating selection.
For more information on image selections see, Working with image
selections on page 33.659.
To put a floating image selection in freeform mode: While a
floating image selection is active, choose Effects > Freeform. Han-
dles appear on the corners and sides of the floating selection.
To move a selection in freeform mode. Place the pointer
inside of the selection. The pointer becomes an arrow head. Drag to
move an outline of the selection.
Rotating selections in freeform mode
In freeform mode, while the pointer is outside of the selection, the
pointer is a curved line with an arrow at both ends. This is the rota-
tion pointer.
Drag around the selection in the direction you want it to rotate. An
outline of the selection rotates as you drag.
Scaling selections in freeform mode
You can scale a floating selection in freeform mode by dragging the
corner or side handles.
To scale a selection: Point to one of the handles at the edges of
the selection. The pointer changes to a straight line with an arrow at
each end. Drag any of the handles. The selection scales as you drag.
If you drag a side handle, the scaling is constrained to the
direction of the arrows in the pointer the direction perpen-
dicular to the handle side.
Rotation pointer
Scale pointer
Tip
Press the Shift key to
constrain the rotation to
15-degree increments.