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You can create a reference layer by basing it on an existing layer or by placing an image. For more
information, see “Opening and placing files” on page 71.
To create a reference layer
1 Select a layer.
2
Choose Layers Convert To Reference Layer.
The layer’s icon in the Layers panel changes to an eight-handled shape , and an eight-handled box
marks the boundary of the layer’s contents in the document window.
To modify a reference layer
• Select a reference layer.
To Do the following
Resize a reference layer in one direction Drag a side handle.
Resize a reference layer in more than one direction
at once
Drag a corner handle. If you want to maintain the
layer proportions, hold down Shift as you drag.
The pointer changes when you position it over a
corner handle .
Rotate a reference layer Hold down Command (Mac OS) or Ctrl
(Windows), and drag a corner handle. The pointer
changes when you position it over a corner handle
.
Skew a reference layer Hold down Command (Mac OS) or Ctrl
(Windows), and drag a side handle. The pointer
changes when you position it over a side handle
.
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