Resizing in Clip Studio Paint often involves transforming layers, selections, or specific objects within your canvas. Based on common methods and the provided references, you can efficiently adjust the size of elements using transformation handles.
To resize content like a layer or a selected area:
- Select the Content: Make sure the layer you want to resize is selected in the Layer palette. If you only want to resize a portion, use a selection tool (like the Marquee or Lasso tool) to select that area.
- Activate Transformation: Go to the Edit menu and select Transform, then choose Scale/Rotate. This will bring up transformation handles around your content.
Once the transformation handles appear, you can resize by clicking and dragging one of the squares (handles) located on the corners or sides of the bounding box.
Key Methods for Resizing with Handles
Here's how to use modifier keys while dragging the handles, as highlighted in the references:
- Maintain Aspect Ratio: To resize without changing the original width-to-height ratio, hold down Shift while dragging any of the corner handles. This prevents distortion of your image or selection.
- Resize from Center: To resize your content outwards or inwards from its center point, hold down Alt while dragging any of the handles (corner or side). The center of the transformation box will remain fixed.
You can combine these methods: holding down Shift + Alt while dragging a corner handle will resize proportionally from the center of your content.
After adjusting the size to your liking, press Enter on your keyboard or click the OK button in the Tool Property palette to apply the transformation.
Summary of Handle Controls
Here's a quick look at the handle controls for resizing:
| Action | Modifier Key | Drag Handle Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Resize | None | Corner or Side | Resizes in any direction |
| Maintain Aspect Ratio | Shift | Corner | Resizes proportionally |
| Resize from Center | Alt | Corner or Side | Resizes from the center point |
| Prop. Resize from Center | Shift + Alt | Corner | Resizes proportionally from center |
Using these transformation techniques allows you to precisely control the size of layers or selected parts of your artwork in Clip Studio Paint.
