Vectorworks Tip 341 – Align and Distribute Command
This command in on the Modify menu. It is designed to allow you to align or distribute selected objects. This means that you have to select the objects before you use the command.
This command in on the Modify menu. It is designed to allow you to align or distribute selected objects. This means that you have to select the objects before you use the command.
Beginner – When you drag the selection marquee around objects, you can accidentally drag (and move) larger objects. Use the B Key to activate the X-Ray mode, it will stop you accidentally dragging objects.
Beginner – Holding down the B Key will make the fills on all objects transparent, allowing you to see through objects. This will allow you to select hidden objects.
If you want to place a series of dimensions, its easier to use the second mode for the Dimension tool. This mode places a chain of dimensions (a series of dimensions joined together).
Beginner – Using the Reshape tool with this mode allows you to change the shape of a polygon/polyline by deleting a vertex.
Dimensions are fundamental to drawings. This tip shows you how to place a simple dimension.
Beginner Tip. You can use this tool to create a polygon by defining the centreline.
Beginner Tip – This mode allows you to change the shape of a polygon/polyline by adding additional vertices. You can choose the type of vertex (corner/bezier/cubic spline/arc) that you are adding.
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Beginner Tip – The second mode on the Tool bar allows you to move an edge. This is an easy way to move the edges and it will not affect the angle of the adjoining sides.