Graphics Programs Reference
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4.
Move the pointer outside the bounding box so that it becomes a curved,
double-headed arrow ( ). Drag to rotate the mussel to a 90-degree angle.
You can verify the angle in the Rotate box in the options bar. Press Enter
or Return to commit the transformation.
5.
If necessary, select the Move tool ( ) and drag to reposition the mussel,
leaving a shadow to match the others. When you're satisfied, choose
Select > Deselect.
6.
Choose File > Save.
Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool
You can use the Magnetic Lasso tool to make freehand selections of areas with
high-contrast edges. When you draw with the Magnetic Lasso tool, the selection
border automatically snaps to the edge between areas of contrast. You can also
control the selection path by occasionally clicking the mouse to place anchor
points in the selection border.
You'll use the Magnetic Lasso tool to select the nautilus so that you can move it to
the shadowbox.
1.
Select the Zoom tool (
), and click the nautilus to zoom in to at least
100%.
2.
Select the Magnetic Lasso tool ( ), hidden under the Lasso tool ( ).
3.
Click once along the left edge of the nautilus, and then move the Magnetic
Lasso tool along the edge to trace its outline.
