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Snagit 9 Tutorial:

Arranging Objects on the Canvas

Learn how to arrange vector objects on the canvas. Options include group, align, flip, and more.

Group and Ungroup Objects

 Draw tab > Object group > Arrange button > Group > Group or Ungroup

• Group multiple vector objects together to make moving easier. After objects are grouped together, they behave as one vector object.
• Ungroup previously grouped vector objects. After objects are ungrouped, they behave as individual vector objects.

Align Objects

Draw tab > Object group > Arrange button > Select align option from list.

Use to change the alignment of two or more selected objects:

• Left
  Align the left edges of the selected objects.
• Center
  Align the horizontal centers of the selected objects.
• Right
  Align the right edges of the selected objects.
• Top
  Align the top edges of the selected objects.
• Middle
  Align the vertical centers of the selected objects.
• Bottom
  Align the bottom edges of the selected objects.

Change the Order of Objects

Draw tab > Object group > Arrange button > Order > Select order option from list.

Move a vector object backward and forward through layers of vector objects. Each time a new vector object is added, it is created on a new layer that is in front of the existing objects.

• Bring to Front
  Bring the selected object to the front most layer of objects. The object is in front of all other objects.
• Send to Back
  Send the selected object to the back most layer of objects. The object is behind of all other objects.
• Bring Forward
  Bring the selected object forward one layer.
• Send Backward
  Send the selected object backward one layer.

Flip an Object, a Selection, or the Canvas Vertically or Horizontally

Draw tab > Object group > Arrange button >Flip > Horizontal or Vertical.

Flip an Object:

1. Click object to give it focus.
2. Click Draw tab > Object group > Arrange button > Flip > Horizontal or Vertical. 
   -Or-
   Draw tab > Canvas group > Rotate button  > Flip > Horizontal or Vertical. 

Flip a Selection:

1. Select an area of the canvas using the Selection tool .
2. Click Draw tab > Object group > Arrange button > Flip > Horizontal or Vertical. 
   -Or-
   Draw tab > Canvas group > Rotate button  > Flip > Horizontal or Vertical.

Flip the Contents of the Entire Canvas:

Flatten all vector objects must be flattened to flip the entire canvas.

1. Make sure all vector objects are deselected.
2. Click Draw tab > Object group > Arrange button > Flip > Horizontal or Vertical. 
   -Or-
   Draw tab > Canvas group > Rotate button  > Flip > Horizontal or Vertical.

Rotate the Entire Canvas

Flatten all vector objects to rotate the entire canvas.

Rotate the entire canvas by the number of degrees specified. Use the Custom Angle option to turn the image in custom increments from zero to 360 degrees.

1. Draw tab > Canvas group > Rotate button  > Select degree of rotation from the list or click Custom to create a custom look.
2. In the Custom Angle task pane, customize the rotation effect.
3. Click OK.

Option	Description
Angle	Use the slider to determine the angle of rotation in increments from zero to 360 degrees.
Resize Canvas to fit	Automatically increase the size of the canvas when rotating the capture.
Canvas Color	Set a color for the canvas when rotating the capture makes the canvas larger.