Set the anchor point of a source graphic

You can set the position of the anchor point of a source graphic. The anchor point of a source graphic is by default the center point of all elements on the canvas.

You can change the position of the anchor point:

• Numerically by typing the absolute or relative anchor point position values in the Properties Editor.

• Graphically by dragging the anchor point on the canvas.

To change the position of the anchor point numerically

1. Click on the canvas.

2. In the Properties Editor, type position values X,Y for:

   • AbsoluteAnchor property, where the position is relative to the top left corner of the canvas 0,0.

   • RelativeAnchor property, where the position is relative to the center point of all elements on the canvas.

     The anchor point is changed accordingly. The AbsoluteAnchor and RelativeAnchor property values are updated accordingly.

To change the position of the anchor point graphically

3. Click on the canvas.

4. In the Properties Editor, click the AbsoluteAnchor or RelativeAnchor property label. The anchor point of the graphic is shown.

5. Drag the anchor point to the new position. The AbsoluteAnchor and RelativeAnchor property values are updated accordingly.