Using the Scale Tool (in Layout)

[arbeit]

Sorry, I have to ask this absolutely basic question because I can’t find any explanation on it:

How to use the scale tool in Layout? I have an object (from a scrapbook). None of the usage hints (bottom bar) works. Object not selected: “Hover over an item to select it.” Doesn’t work. I select it using the select tool. Now it says: “Click or click-drag a scale grip to begin scaling. Drag the crosshairs to start a two-point scale … ” The item doesn’t react to anything I do with the scale tool, no crosshairs ever appear. Is the installation broken?

Thanks!

[DaveR]

What is the scrapbook item?

[arbeit]

Hello Dave

it’s a door.

[DaveR]

Could you be specific so I can find the thing in the Scarbook?

[arbeit]

Sorry, of course. I hadn’t understood that it matters in detail. It’s this one:

(And I tried various out of this particular scrapbook.)

And since you think it matters, I’ll try out other items in the meantime.

[DaveR]

The door swings are scaled drawings. Select the thing and set its scale in the Scaled Drawing panel. Or right click on it and select the desired scale.

[arbeit]

Yes, I saw that, but none fits. I didn’t realise they can only be scaled that way. Is there a way to detach them from this and treat them as a regular item to be scaled at will?

[DaveR]

What scale do you need it to fit? You can create any scale you want.

@arbeit

Is there a way to detach them from this and treat them as a regular item to be scaled at will?

Right under Scale in the right click menu. See my screenshot.

[bmike]

@arbeit

Is there a way to detach them from this and treat them as a regular item to be scaled at will?

Right click should give you that option.

[arbeit]

It does in fact—via ungrouping. Surprising, but real. Thanks!!!

[DaveR]

There’s no need to ungroup it, though. Just do what Mike and I told you.

[bmike]

Right click, bottom of list.

[arbeit]

Oh, yes, great, I hadn’t seen that one. Much better, thanks so much for pointing that out!