Alignment Tools
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Summary
Use the Alignment tools to ensure that the objects placed on the schematic sheet are neatly arranged.
Details
Netlist tools are available in the Tools | Arrange group on the Ribbon.
Alignment tools are located in the Tools | Arrange group on the Ribbon.
Apart from the Align to Grid command, the Alignment tools do not consider the current snap grid, objects are aligned relative to:
- one of the selected objects for the Left, Right, Top and Bottom commands, or
- the outer-most of the selected objects for the Distribute commands, or
- the center of the sum of the selection rectangles for the Center-type commands
Use the Align to Grid command to push all objects onto the required grid first, then run the required Align command.
Use these tools to:
| Command | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Align Left | Move selected schematic objects to the left, so that the left edge of their selection rectangle shares the same X coordinate. |
| Align Right | Move selected schematic objects to the right, so that the right edge of their selection rectangle shares the same X coordinate. |
| Align Horizontal Centers | Move selected schematic objects horizontally, so that the centers of their selection rectangles are aligned. |
| Distribute Horizontally | Move selected schematic objects horizontally, so that they are distributed equally between the left-most and right-most objects. |
| Align Top | Move selected schematic objects up, so that the top edge of their selection rectangle shares the same Y coordinate. |
| Align Bottom | Move selected schematic objects down, so that the right edge of their selection rectangle shares the same Y coordinate. |
| Align Vertical Centers | Move selected schematic objects vertically, so that the centers of their selection rectangles are aligned. |
| Distribute Vertically | Move selected schematic objects vertically, so that they are distributed equally between the top and bottom objects. |
| Align to Grid | Move all selected objects to the nearest grid point on the current Snap grid (shown on the Status bar). |