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    Default Selection Handles Controls??

    Been using Designer for years and work with it almost daily. Over time the control handles (not sure proper term) that show when you select an item have changed and added more functionality. Unfortunately, I haven't kept up with what they are and how they work. I searched for videos on YouTube and read the Xara help but didn't find a good description. Can anyone point me to a source to read or watch?

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Selection Handles Controls??

    It may depend on your product: https://helpandsupport.xara.com/xara...e-handles.html

    ShartShapes come with their own set-up as does the Photo Tool...

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    Default Re: Selection Handles Controls??

    Quote Originally Posted by Acorn View Post
    It may depend on your product: https://helpandsupport.xara.com/xara...e-handles.html

    ShartShapes come with their own set-up as does the Photo Tool...

    Acorn
    Thank you. That is exactly what I was looking for.

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    Default Re: Selection Handles Controls??

    I've just recently upgraded from V9 PGD to the "perpetual" V20 PGD & really dislike the new version of the Section Tool for certain tasks.
    Having installed V20, I find myself having to open & use V9 for those tasks just to avoid this "new" feature.
    I'd assumed (hoped) there was some way to turn this off within V20 but can't find any mention or reference for doing that...
    So hoping it's possible via a Regedit & if so then exactly "what" entries am I chasing to do it?

    Thanks in advance, Colin

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    @coltatts

    set showXCBoundsBlobs2 to value 0

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    you probably want to set the one above, ShowSmartHandles, to value 0 as well

    and in selector tool you may need to have the Show selection bounds handles button active on the far left of the infobar

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    there are other tweaks you may need but try this first

    I am sure you will back up the registry keys before you start
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    Default Re: Selection Handles Controls??

    Exactly as Handrawn suggests, and then you probably also want to right-click the "Lock aspect ratio" padlock and untick "Smart Transform" too

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    Default Re: Selection Handles Controls??

    Quote Originally Posted by handrawn View Post
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    Wow what kind of resolution and screen setup are you running here?!

    My two 24" FullHD monitors have nothing on whatever you're doing - I'm impressed!

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    Default Re: Selection Handles Controls??

    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel View Post
    Wow what kind of resolution and screen setup are you running here?!

    My two 24" FullHD monitors have nothing on whatever you're doing - I'm impressed!
    it's a dell U3223QE 32in monitor [pixel pitch 0.18159mm] @ native res 3840 x 2160 with 200% windows scaling

    It is very easy on my eyes; mind you, needs a room where you can control the ambient lighting

    [asus] nvidia geforce RTX 3060

    not perfect, but what is, I like it a lot....
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    Default Re: Selection Handles Controls??

    Many Thanks to both Handrawn & Daniel for their advice & directions.
    My upgrade to V20 problem is now solved.

    The only thing I'll add to Handrawn's instructions, is to leave the Regedit "Selection Blob Sizes > Selected Blobs" as its "6" value.

    regards Colin

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    Default Re: Selection Handles Controls??

    Quote Originally Posted by Coltatts View Post
    My upgrade to V20 problem is now solved.
    this is what we like to hear, problems sorted
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