This document discusses various tools and techniques for transforming and manipulating objects in a vector graphics program, including: 1) Reshaping objects using the Arrow tool by dragging points to reshape outlines. 2) Grouping selected objects together using the Group command or Ctrl+G shortcut. Ungrouping objects using the Ungroup command or Ctrl+Shift+G to edit individual parts. 3) Using selection tools like the Subselection tool, Lasso tool, and Polygon Lasso tool to precisely select vector points, areas of pixels, or geometric shapes for editing.

1. Transforming ObjectsLESSON 8

2. Reshaping Using the Arrow ToolTo reshape a line or shape outline, you can drag on any point on a line using the Arrow tool. The pointer changes to indicate what type of reshaping it can perform on the line or fill.

3. Grouping ObjectsIs used to combine selected objects into one.Grouping ObjectsSelect all the objects that you want to group.Click Modify menuChoose Group. You may also use the keyboard combination Ctrl + G.

4. Ungrouping ObjectsIf you want to edit a part of an object, you can easily ungroup them so that the other parts will not be affected by the changes that you are going to do.Ungrouping ObjectsSelect the object that you want to ungroup.Click Modify menuChoose Ungroup. You may also use the keyboard combination Ctrl + Shift + G.

5. Subselection ToolThe Subselection tool is the counter part of the arrow tool. It is also known as the white arrow. It is used to select actual vector points of an item.Lasso ToolThe lasso tool is a selection tool mostly used with bitmaps. It used to make a clean and precise selection.Lasso Tool Options/ ModifiersMagic Wand – It selects an area or value of pixels based on its tolerance.Magic Wand PropertiesSmoothing –is for determining how smooth the selected edges should become.SmoothingSmooth – rounds the selection edges.

6. Pixels – the selection is wrapped around the rectangular edge of similar color pixels.

7. Rough – the selection becomes even more angular than with Pixels.

8. Normal – creates a selection that is a bit softer than pixels but not as soft as Smooth.Polygon Lasso ToolUsed for angular or geometric type shapes.