To rotate elements like selections or layers in Ibis Paint, you need to enable the rotation function and then use a specific multi-touch gesture.
Getting your artwork positioned just right is crucial, and Ibis Paint provides a straightforward method for rotating selections and layers within its transformation tools.
Steps to Rotate in Ibis Paint
Based on the core functionality described, here's how you typically rotate objects:
- Select Your Area or Layer: First, select the specific part of your canvas or layer you wish to rotate. This is often done using selection tools (like Lasso, Magic Wand, etc.) or by selecting the entire layer.
- Access Transformation Tools: After making your selection (or if you're transforming a layer), activate the move/transform tool. This tool interface usually appears after confirming a selection or selecting a layer transform option.
- Enable Rotation: Within the transformation interface, look for the rotation toggle or switch. The reference explicitly states you must "turn ③ Rotate ON". Ensure this option is enabled.
- Perform the Rotate Gesture: Once Rotate is ON, place two fingers on the screen within or over the selected area and drag them in a circular motion. This two-fingered drag gesture will rotate the selected content.
As mentioned in the reference: "To rotate, turn ③ Rotate ON and use a two-fingered drag to rotate."
Understanding Transformation Gestures
Ibis Paint uses different multi-touch gestures depending on the action you want to perform when transforming selected content:
| Action | Gesture | Number of Fingers | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Drag | One Finger | Default |
| Scale | Pinch Out/In | Two Fingers | Default |
| Rotate | Circular Drag | Two Fingers | Rotate ON must be enabled |
By using the correct gesture after ensuring the "Rotate ON" option is active within the transform interface, you can easily rotate your selections or layers to achieve the desired orientation in your artwork.
