Align Parts

Align and/or space selected parts using different criteria. This allows parts even with different widths and heights to align with one another.

Note: The first selected part will be used as a reference for alignment.

Note: (NextDent 5100 Printer) Click Simple UI to switch between the simple and the advanced User Interface. In the Simple UI, only the tools for minimum workflow are visible.

 

The Align Parts has several uses:

 

  1. In the Print tab, click Align Parts.

  2. Select a part that you want to use as a reference for alignment.

  3. Select other parts as moving parts.

    Note: Use the Shift key to select multiple parts.

  4. To align the selected parts so that they have the same center in the X axis, change the option in the X axis to Center of Extents.

  5. To align the selected parts so that they are distributed evenly in the Y axis, change the option in the Y axis to Space Equally and then specify a distance in the Spacing field.

    Note: Select the Dynamic Collision Check checkbox to check the collision between supports and other parts while aligning parts.

  6. Check the results and click anywhere outside of the parts.

  7. Repeat the process from the step 2 to 6 to align other parts.

 

Alignment Criteria

No Change - Keeps the current position of parts.

Center of Extents - Aligns parts in a specified axis through their centers.

Minimum Extents - Aligns parts in a specified axis along the minimum of a reference part.

Maximum Extents - Aligns parts in a specified axis along the maximum of a reference part.

Part Origin - Aligns parts in a specified axis along the origin of a reference part.

Space Equally - Distributes parts evenly with a specified distance in a specified axis.

Dynamic Collision Check - Allows to check the collision between supports and other parts while aligning.

 


See Also

Orient

Auto Arrange