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butters149
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May 15, 2017
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Resizing without changing the angles

  • May 15, 2017
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Hello,

I have an image that looks like a crescent moon.  I want to make it a little smaller, but the problem is the angle changes when I use the scale feature.  Is there a way I can resize it without changing the angle?  I was thinking maybe having to manually move each anchor point.  Thanks,

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    Mike_Gondek10189183
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    Mike_Gondek10189183Community Expert
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    May 15, 2017

    Not sure what you mean about the angle changing, can you  post a screenshot?

    I clicked with the option key on bottom left prior to scaling to set at as center of transform.

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    butters149Author
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    May 15, 2017

    I use the transform proportional tool, but the shape will change where it bends.  I want a SLIGHTLY small image than the original, almost like an outline or ("Inline"?)  I am very new to illustrator.

    John Mensinger
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    John MensingerCommunity Expert
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    May 15, 2017

    butters149  wrote

    I want a SLIGHTLY small image than the original, almost like an outline or ("Inline"?)

    It sounds like Offset Path might give you the desired result. With the shape selected, choose Object > Path > Offset Path. Tick the Preview box and enter a small negative value (type a 'minus' [hyphen] before the number).

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