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Use a Grid to Align Objects

You can use a grid to align and place objects with precision. When the grid is active, any objects or groups of objects that you create, move, or re-size snap to the nearest grid intersection. Options for the grid can be set up in the Grid Setup dialog.

To open the Grid Setup Dialog:

  1. Open Graphics Builder.
  2. From the View menu, select Grid Setup.
  3. Set the required options.

Field

Description

Pitch

The horizontal and vertical spacing of the grid points (in pixels). The smallest grid size you can specify is 3 x 3 pixels.

Origin

Specifies the grid origin (base point).

Display Grid

Displays the grid on screen.

Snap to Grid (F8)

Activates the grid. When the grid is active, any object or group of objects that you create, move, or re-size snaps to the nearest grid intersection.
  1. Click OK.

Published June 2018