Aligning and distributing objects in 3D
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Command |
Path |
Shortcut |
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Align/Distribute 3D |
Modify > Align |
Ctrl+Shift+= (Windows) Cmd+Shift+= (Mac) |
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.
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 objects are ignored by the Align/Distribute 3D command.
To align/distribute objects in 3D:
Select the objects to be aligned/distributed.
Select the command.
The 3D Object Align and Distribute dialog box opens. Select the alignment/distribution criteria.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Alignment/Distribution Axes |
Select whether to align/distribute using the axes of the active layer plane or the working plane |
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Align/Distribute |
Select Align and specify the coordinate value to use when aligning objects, or select Distribute to distribute objects |
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Minimum |
Align/distribute objects along the specified axis by the minimum coordinate value of each object |
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Center |
Align/distribute objects along the specified axis by the center coordinate value of each object |
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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. |
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Maximum |
Align/distribute objects along the specified axis by the maximum coordinate value of each object |
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Spacing |
Distribute spacing between objects along the specified axis, ensuring that the space between the objects is equal along the axis |
The program aligns/distributes the selected objects.
