Changing Points of Origin in the Properties Editor

You can change the absolute or relative point of origin in the Properties Editor.

The absolute point of origin shows the position of the point of origin in relation to the canvas. The absolute point of origin changes when the element moves.

The relative point of origin shows the position of the point of origin in relation to the center of the element. The relative point of origin does not change when the element moves.

To change the point of origin in the Properties Editor

1. Select one or more elements on the canvas.

2. In the Properties Editor, do one of the following:

   • Type the absolute coordinates in the x, y format for the point of origin.

   • Type the relative coordinates in the x, y format for the point of origin.

3. Click Enter. The points of origin move to the specified absolute position or to the specified position in relation to the center points of the selected elements.

For example, if you have two elements, you can set the relative point of origin to 10, 10 to place the points of origin for both elements 10 pixels to the right and 10 pixels below the corresponding center points of each element.

Related Topics

Moving the Origin of an Element