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With a normal shape, I can select one corner using the direct selection tool and drag to distort:

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I want to apply the same type of single-point dragging distortion to the bounding box of a group of shapes, but can't figure out any way to do it.

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How could I select the right-bottom corner of this group, and drag to distort the whole group?

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You must use the Free Transform tool.

  1. Select all 4 object
  2. Select the Free Transform Tool
  3. Click and hold a corner
  4. then hold the Command/Ctrl key
  5. then drag to perform the distortion

You must do things in this specific order - click, hold key, drag - Any other order will not work. This will not work with the standard bounding box. You must use the Free Transform tool.

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Another option, although without live a preview, is....

  1. Group the 4 objects
  2. Then choose Effect > Distort & Transform > Free Distort

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Scott! You the man. This is really tricky because of the order and because the cursor gives no indicator. Works perfect- thanks--- – Yarin Nov 11 '12 at 14:59
Yes it is a bit tricky, but once you get used to it, it becomes second nature. Other keys do different things, try Command/Ctrl+Option/Alt - with and without shift... etc. You'll get various distortions. – Scott Nov 11 '12 at 15:08

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