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 are based upon the X, Y, and Z axes of the active layer plane or the X’, Y’, and Z’ axes of the working plane.

● 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.

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

Parameter	Description
Alignment/Distribution Axes	Select whether to align/distribute using the axes of the active layer plane or the working plane
Align/Distribute	Select Align and specify the coordinate value to use when aligning objects, or select Distribute to distribute objects
Minimum	Align/distribute objects along the specified axis by the minimum coordinate value of each object
Center	Align/distribute objects along the specified axis by the center coordinate value of each object
Insertion Point	Align/distribute by the insertion points of the selected plug-in objects and/or symbols If the selection contains objects without insertion points, they are aligned by their geometric centers.
Maximum	Align/distribute objects along the specified axis by the maximum coordinate value of each object
Spacing	Distribute spacing between objects along the specified axis, ensuring that the space between the objects is equal along the axis