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10 When you use the Object Size fields to specify width We can also enter a rotation angle. (Fig 6)
and height, the reference point remains in place while 11 A complex star is created just like a simple star, but
other points move accordingly. The same applies for has intersecting sides. (Fig 7)
the Scale Factor fields, which reflect the change from
the star’s original dimensions. If you change either
percentage, the reference point stays in place.

Fig 6

Fig 7

Modifying a star
Fig 8
1 If we want to make changes to a star we need to first
select it. we can select any star while the Star tool is
active, or you can press the Spacebar to temporarily
activate the Pick tool, which you can use to select the
star.

2 The Shape tool can be used to transform a complex
star into a much more interesting shape. (Fig 8)
3 You can activate the Shape tool while a star is already
selected, or you can select a star with the Shape tool.
This produces nodes at each tip and at the midpoint
of each side. (Fig 9)
4. Clicking and dragging any node produces the same
result at every corner or side. With the “Ctrl”/Cmd key
pressed, each node remains the same distance from
its adjacent nodes. (Fig 10)

44 H & C: Hand Embroidery Artisan : (NSQF - 2024) Exercise 1.3.19