Redesign Object and Point Handles

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Currently, there are 8 handles (bounding box, particle, vertical/horizontal move, vertical/horizontal scale, rotate, and isotropic scale).

All these handles clutter the view. It's difficult to see the objects one is working with.
The default circle and the rotation handle align perfectly if the view is at a 1:1 scale. That adds clutter and confusion.
The handles pointing left/up from the center control scaling. Intuitively, one would probably expect translation.
Is scaling with handles required at all? It can still be controlled via the property manager or the bounding box handle.

Not sure how to improve this. Appreciate suggestions.

Research direction: Analyze the current handle system (8 handles) and propose a redesigned interface that reduces clutter. Consider alternatives like context sensitive handles, combining handles, or removing scaling handles. Evaluate user expectations and look at similar tools for inspiration.
Tech stack: cpp
Domain: desktopcomputer graphics
Issue type: Feature
Difficulty: 3
Estimated time: Half day
Activity status: Fresh
Clarity: Mostly clear
Prerequisites: None
Newbie friendliness: 60