Transform Tool Properties

Transform the current layer or the selected layers and their position.

Activate the Transform tool by clicking the button in the Tools panel or by tapping the T shortcut.

X - Set the position X of the layer or layers.

Y - Set the position Y of the layer or layers.

When both positions are set to 0, the layer is transformed to the left and upper canvas side.

Width - Set the width of the layer or layers in pixels, centimeters or inches.

Height - Set the height of the layer or layers in pixels, centimeters or inches.

Angle - Set the rotation angle.

Flip Vertically - Flip the layer or selected layers vertically.

Flip Horizontally - Flip the layer or selected layers horizontally.

In Rebelle Pro, you can choose which image interpolation algorithm should be used when transforming the layer:

• Nearest - Each pixel is calculated from 1 source pixel (1x1) after the transformation. The results give the most pixelated outcome.

• Bilinear - Each pixel is calculated from 4 source pixels (2x2) after the transformation. The quality of the outcome is better than in 'nearest'. The bilinear interpolation is used in Rebelle standard edition by default.

• Fractal - Upscale and enlarge your images most accurately.

Confirm the transformation with the button: or cancel with the button: .
To reset the changes, click the button: .

The following picture shows how to use the transform tool with the mouse, tablet pen, and touch:

Move - Move a transformed layer or selected layers.

Scale - Scale enlarges or reduces transformed or selected layers relative to its top-left corner. You can scale a layer proportionally by default. Use the Shift shortcut to scale it horizontally, vertically, or both. Use the Alt shortcut to scale selected layers relative to their center.

Rotate - Rotate turns the transformed selected layers around the center. Use the Shift shortcut to enable 'lock rotation' at 15-degree angles. You can change the default angle in Preferences > Tools > Transformation.

Move, scale and rotate using the mouse, tablet pen, or touch. Use two fingers to simultaneously move, rotate and scale the layer or selected layers. More information about touch support in Rebelle can be found in the Multi-touch Support section.

Tip

You can turn off the ability to 'Use two fingers for canvas rotation' in Preferences > Tablet > Tablet options. You will still be able to move or scale using two fingers afterward.

Video tutorial

Learn more about Rebelle's Transform tool in this video: Selection Tool. Transform Tool.

Deform

Use the Deform tool to deform objects. First, select a layer or an object on the layer you want to deform. After making a selection, activate the Deform tool by clicking the button in the Tools panel.
When Deform is active, four control points appear on each corner of the layer or the selected object.

Confirm deform with the button: or cancel with the button: . To reset the changes, click the button: .

Perspective

Use the Perspective tool to adjust the perspective of the objects. First, select a layer or an object on the layer which perspective you wish to adjust. After making a selection, activate the Perspective tool by clicking the button in the Tools panel.
When Perspective is active, four control points appear on each corner of the layer or the selected object.

Confirm the perspective with the button: or cancel with the button: . To reset the changes, click the button: .

Warp

Use the Warp tool to deform objects and modify proportions to achieve desired shapes.
First, select a layer or an object on the layer you want to warp. After making a selection, activate the Warp tool by clicking the button in the Tools panel.

When Warp is active, a grid with control points appears on the layer or the selected object. You can adjust the grid with the following options:

Split slider (1-10) - Set the layout of the grid with the slider. With the setting of '10', the grid layout will be 10 x 10.

Split - Click the Split button to add additional grids to the existing grid layout.

Remove Split - Click the Remove Split button to remove grids from the existing grid layout.

Confirm the warping with the button: or cancel with the button: . To reset the changes, click the button: .

Video tutorial

Learn more about the Warp tool in this video tutorial: Warp Tool.