Aligning and Distributing Objects in 3D

Objects can be aligned and/or distributed in relation to each other in 3D space. 3D object alignment/distribution is based on either the ground or working plane.

The Align/Distribute 3D command aligns and distributes multiple objects. Alignment and distribution is based upon the X, Y, and Z axes of the active layer plane or the X’, Y’, and Z’ axes of the working plane.

Keep in mind the following points about this command:

     3D loci and locked objects are special objects and behave differently when present during an alignment/distribution operation.

     If a 3D locus point is one of the selected objects, all objects are aligned relative to that locus. If there are multiple loci in the selection, then the loci are aligned/distributed like any other object.

     Locked objects in a selection do not move. Other objects are aligned/distributed relative to the locked objects.

     2D screen objects are ignored by the Align/Distribute 3D command.

To align/distribute objects in 3D:

1. Select the objects to be aligned/distributed.

2. Select Modify > Align > Align/Distribute 3D.

The 3D Object Align and Distribute dialog box opens. Select the alignment/distribution criteria.

3. Click OK.

The program aligns/distributes the selected objects.

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Aligning and Distributing Objects in the Screen Plane

Aligning Objects to Grid

 

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