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Gestures and shortcuts

Where Press and hold… Result
Step 1 a numbered grid tile (≈ ⅔ s) Duplicates that grid
Mask tool a mask in the list (≈ ¾ s) Duplicates the mask
Mask tool a shape in the list (≈ ¾ s) Duplicates the shape
Mask tool › Shape Library › My Library a thumbnail (≈ ½ s) Shows a delete button for that shape
Nudge arrows, Frame arrows the arrow Keeps nudging until you let go
Transform overlay a slider, dial or arrow Panels and pins clear away so you can see

A press that turns into a scroll or a drag doesn’t count as a long press.

Gesture Result
One finger on the picture Moves the selected grid (Step 1) or shape (Mask tool)
Two fingers on the picture Scales and rotates it
Drag a corner pin Reshapes the grid or mask shape
Touch a grid (Auto Grid Select on) Selects the grid under your finger

Use the mouse for everything above. Where a pinch or twist is needed, switch on Scale Controls and Rotation Controls for sliders and a dial that do the same job.

I want to… Do this
See only the projection HIDE CONTROLS, then tap anywhere to bring controls back
See the raw art without effects Step 1 › turn off Display All Effects
Reach a grid hidden behind others Step 1 › turn off Auto Grid Select, use the numbered tiles
Change several grids at once Turn on Modify All Grids
Undo The arrow at the top of the right panel
Start a grid over FULL RESET