Transform Tool in Figpea: Move, Rotate, and Resize Layers
The Transform Tool in Figpea provides powerful capabilities for manipulating layers with precision. Whether you need to move, rotate, or resize layers, the Transform Tool offers intuitive controls with smart snapping features to help you achieve pixel-perfect designs.
Moving Layers
When moving layers with the Transform Tool, you have several snapping options to ensure precise positioning:
- Pixel Snapping: Layers snap to pixel grid for crisp alignment
- Layer Snapping: Layers snap to edges and centers of other layers
- Grid Snapping: Layers snap to your document's grid system
These snapping behaviors can be toggled on/off from the menu to suit your workflow. The Transform Tool displays smart guides when snapping is active, helping you align layers perfectly.
Rotating Layers
The rotation control appears as a circular handle above the selected layer. Key features include:
- 45° Angle Snapping: By default, rotation snaps to 45-degree increments for common angles
- Free Rotation: Hold Shift while rotating to temporarily disable angle snapping
- Center Point Rotation: Layers rotate around their center point
Like movement snapping, rotation snapping can be enabled/disabled through the menu based on your needs.
Resizing Layers
The Transform Tool provides resize handles at the corners and edges of selected layers:
- Proportional Scaling: Hold Shift while resizing to maintain the layer's aspect ratio
- Independent Scaling: Resize width and height independently for precise dimensions
- Smart Resizing: Different layer types (shapes, text, images) maintain their specific properties while resizing
Layer-Specific Transformers
Figpea's Transform Tool adapts its controls based on the selected layer type:
- Standard Layers: Full transform controls including move, rotate, and resize
- Line Layers: Special controls for adjusting line endpoints and thickness
- Composite Layers: Transform controls that affect all child layers while maintaining their relationships
Tips for Precise Control
- Use the snapping features for accurate alignment
- Hold Shift to modify the default behavior (free rotation, maintain aspect ratio)
- Toggle snapping options in the menu based on your current needs
- Watch for smart guides that appear when snapping is active
The Transform Tool is essential for creating precise layouts and designs in Figpea. Its combination of smart snapping, modifier keys, and layer-specific controls provides the flexibility needed for professional design work.
History Stack: Undo and Redo
Figpea maintains a history stack of your transformations, allowing you to undo and redo actions with ease:
- Undo Last Action: Use Cmd+Z (Mac) or Ctrl+Z (Windows) to reverse your last transformation
- Redo Action: Use Cmd+Shift+Z (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+Z (Windows) to reapply a previously undone transformation
- Menu Access: Access undo/redo through the menu buttons, featuring clear icons for easy identification
This history system helps you work confidently, knowing you can always step back if needed. The undo/redo functionality tracks all transform operations including moves, rotations, and resizes, making it easy to experiment with different positions and transformations while maintaining the ability to revert changes.