Formatting Actions
Aligning page elements
Page elements in a PADS4 Designer page can be aligned relative to each other or aligned to the grid for a precise and consistent layout.
Aligning Page Elements to Each Other
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Select at least two page elements.
(See Selecting Page Elements for detailed instructions.) -
Make one element the primary selected item (the reference for alignment).
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Click Align on the Elements menu.
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Choose one of the following alignment options:
| Menu Item | Function |
|---|---|
| Lefts | Aligns all selected elements horizontally to the left of the primary selected element. |
| Centers | Aligns all selected elements horizontally to the center of the primary selected element. |
| Rights | Aligns all selected elements horizontally to the right of the primary selected element. |
| Tops | Aligns all selected elements vertically to the top of the primary selected element. |
| Middles | Aligns all selected elements vertically to the middle of the primary selected element. |
| Bottoms | Aligns all selected elements vertically to the bottom of the primary selected element. |
Aligning Page Elements to the Grid
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Select the page elements you want to align to the grid.
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Click Align on the Elements menu, then select To Grid.
Remarks
- At least two elements must be selected to enable the alignment functions relative to each other.
- If Snap to Grid is already enabled, using Align to Grid will have no additional effect, as elements will already align to the nearest grid points when moved or resized.