in patter editor I select mulitple patterns and select aligne objects, ok.
Now the patterns are aligned, but the pattern that should not move (reference) moved.
Locking the reference pattern didn't help!
Grid on or off does not seem to have an impact.
align objects - can one object be set as reference?
Re: align objects - can one object be set as reference?
The object that you right-click on to access the Align Objects... tool in the pop-up menu will become the reference.
Tom
Re: align objects - can one object be set as reference?
Thanks Tom,
that works if alignement is made to center (not top, even all patterns in this case have the same dimensions)
that works if alignement is made to center (not top, even all patterns in this case have the same dimensions)
Re: align objects - can one object be set as reference?
I guess the Align Objects dialog is a little ambiguous. If the Align By options were re-worded as shown in the example below then perhaps their functions would become clear?...
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Re: align objects - can one object be set as reference?
" little ambiguous "
I'd say a 'little ambiguous' is an understatement.
Replacing the function description just made Align usable since beating it into place with trial and error sucks.
The Help doesn't mention how to set an object as the reference object or from what I can tell the only way being to select all objects then mouse over the object you want as the reference object and Right Click, no means to set which object is the reference using the Edit/Align Objects menu.
I'd say a 'little ambiguous' is an understatement.
Replacing the function description just made Align usable since beating it into place with trial and error sucks.
The Help doesn't mention how to set an object as the reference object or from what I can tell the only way being to select all objects then mouse over the object you want as the reference object and Right Click, no means to set which object is the reference using the Edit/Align Objects menu.
Re: align objects - can one object be set as reference?
Maybe there shouldn't be an "Align By" choice at all. Maybe it should always use the object that was right-clicked on. Is there any logical reason for using the other options? If a second choice is needed, how about this example...
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