Align

Align precisely positions objects relative to an anchor object along the X, Y, and Z axes. You can align edges, centers, or origins with optional offsets.

How to Use

  1. Select two or more objects
  2. Apply the Align operation from the Placement menu
  3. Select which object to use as the Anchor (reference object)
  4. Set alignment options for each axis

Parameters

Per Axis (X, Y, and Z each have the same options)

  • Align - What part of the moving object(s) to align:
    • None - No alignment on this axis
    • Min - Align the object’s minimum edge (left / front / bottom)
    • Center - Align the object’s center point
    • Max - Align the object’s maximum edge (right / back / top)
    • Origin - Align to the object’s origin point
  • Options - Enable sub-alignment and offset controls
  • Sub-Align - What part of the anchor to align to (same options as above)
  • Offset - Distance offset from the anchor position. Supports expressions.

Examples

  • Center two objects on X and Y - Set X Align = Center and Y Align = Center. Both objects will share the same center point.
  • Stack one object on top of another - Set Z Align = Min, then enable Z Options and set Z Sub-Align = Max. The bottom of the moving object aligns with the top of the anchor.
  • Offset from an edge - Align to an edge, then use the Offset to add precise spacing.

Tips

  • The Anchor object stays in place; other objects move to align with it
  • You can align on one, two, or all three axes independently
  • Use offsets to add precise spacing between aligned objects
  • Align is non-destructive – change the settings at any time to re-align
  • Fit to Bounds - Scale an object to fit specific dimensions
  • Translate - Move by a specific distance
  • Grouping - Group aligned objects to keep them together