(see also: Paths Overview)
Use the Align Horizontal and Align Vertical tools to align several points along a horizontal, vertical, or an angled line.
- Select the points to align using the Select Point Tool.
- Select the Align Horizontal or Align Vertical tool.
- Align Horizontal
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- Align Vertical
- Align Horizontal
Select the Align Points tool
- Click and drag either end of the reference line to change its angle of alignment. Click and drag the Alignment Center to change its position.
- Click Confirm in DesignCentral
You can also adjust the alignment reference line using the numeric fields in the DesignCentral Alignment Points tab
| Move Direction | When Closest is selected, the points move to the alignment reference line using the shortest path. |
| When Horizontal is selected, the points move horizontally to the reference line. | |
| When Vertical is selected, the points move vertically to the line. | |
| Alignment Center Location | Specifies the X,Y coordinates of the Alignment Center on the alignment reference line. |
| Alignment Angle | Specifies the angle of the alignment reference line. |
| Move Entire Path | This option is only available when each of the selected points lies in a different path. When enabled, the entire path moves to the reference line. |
Click Apply or double-click anywhere inside the design area.