Align by Line

Align objects on a selected line according to a selected point. Objects that can move include: contour or internal points, buttons, circles, dart tips, or notches.

Icon & Location

  • Toolbar: Contour

  • Toolbox: Movement

To use the align by line tool:

  1. Select the Align by Line tool.

  2. Select the first point along the line to determine the angle:

  3. Select the second point along the line:

  4. Select a point of alignment, or use the Selection rectangle tool to draw a rectangle over the objects to align.

  5. Click with your mouse when you are done:

  6. Select internal points using the Ctrl key to prolong internal contour to alignment value.

  7. Select contour points/ internals using the Shift key to align entire piece.