: How to free transform only part of object/path? I am wondering how to initiate a free transform on a selected sub-group of points in path or an object. See the recording – after selecting

@Sims5801359

You've got the right idea, you just need to use the transform tools (scale (s), rotate (r), or reflect (o)) instead of the bounding box after you've selected your points. You can also move the blue target to change where the transformation is centered, and option clicking will give you further options.

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@Fox8063795

It appears that this is a compound path. Use your selection tool (V) to double click on the part of the compound path you want to transform and it will select only that shape. Then you can transform it without changing the overall compound path.

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