Align&Distribute
Win32 and 64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
After installing the Align and Distribute plug-in you will see in the Add-Ins tab two new panels with various buttons.
Aligning objects
There are two ways to align an object with the Align&Distribute plug-in, by Main Command or by Quick Commands.
Main Align Command
- Click on the button Align or type command ALIDEF.
- Select the objects you want to align.
- Specify the alignment axis, which can be X, Y or Z.
- Specify the position, like LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT.
- Press enter or space and the selected objects will be aligned.
Quick Align Command
- Click on the button that represents the type of alignment that you want, or type his command.
Tip: To better understand the action of each command, stop the mouse on the button of command and wait for the tooltip to expand, an image describing the action of the command will be displayed.
- Select the objects you want to align.
- Press enter or space and the selected objects will be aligned.
Distributing objects
Like Align, there are two ways to distribute an object with the Align&Distribute plug-in, by Main Command or by Quick Commands.
By Main Distribute Command
- Click on the button Distribute or type command DISDEF.
- Select the objects you want to distribute.
- Specify the distribution axis, which can be X, Y or Z.
- Specify the position, like LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT or GAP.
- Specify the value of the spacing between each object or press 'Enter' to use the suggested spacing.
Tip: The suggested spacing value is obtained by dividing the distance between the first and the last object positioned in the direction of the distribution.
- Press enter or space and the selected objects will be distributed.
Quick Distribute Commands
- Click on the button that represents the type of distribution that you want, or type his command.
- Select the objects that you want to distribute.
- Press enter or space and the selected objects will be distributed.
Aligning and distributing objects in an array
Through the Align&Distribute plug-in, you can align and distribute objects at the same time, in the array panel you will see three command groups, Stretch, Dist and Dummy.
Pressing each of these groups will be shown two buttons with different ways to perform this command, by Line or by Path.
Aligning and distributing objects in Matrix
Through the Align&Distribute plug-in, you can align and distribute objects in a temporary grid, in the Matrix panel you will see two commands, Draw Grid and Detect Grid.
Screenshots
Commands
| Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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alignZT |
Align top sides in same axis 'Z'. |
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distribZE |
Distribute with uniform gaps between objects in axis 'Z'. |
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distribYE |
Distribute with uniform gaps between objects in axis 'Y'. |
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distribYF |
Distribute with uniform gaps between objects in axis 'Y'. |
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alignZC |
Centralize in same axis 'Z'. |
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distribYB |
Distribute back sides evenly in axis 'Y'. |
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distribYC |
Distribute centers evenly in axis 'Y'. |
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alignYC |
Centralize in same axis 'Y'. |
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alignXC |
Centralize in same axis 'X'. |
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distribZT |
Distribute top sides evenly in axis 'Z'. |
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distribZC |
Distribute centers evenly in axis 'Z'. |
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disDEF |
Distribute objects by definitions. |
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aliDEF |
Align objects by definitions. |
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distribXE |
Distribute with uniform gaps between objects in axis 'X'. |
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distribXR |
Distribute right sides evenly in axis 'X'. |
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distribXL |
Distribute left sides evenly in axis 'X'. |
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alignZB |
Align bottom sides in same axis 'Z'. |
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distribZB |
Distribute bottom sides evenly in axis 'Z'. |
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alignXF |
Align front sides in same axis 'X'. |
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alignXB |
Align back sides in same axis 'X'. |
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distribXC |
Distribute centers evenly in axis 'X'. |
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alignYL |
Align left sides in same axis 'Y'. |
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alignYR |
Align right sides in same axis 'Y'. |
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aliLineSt |
Align and distribute objects by stretch in a line. |
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AliPathSt |
Align and Distribute objects through a path. |
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AliLineDi |
Align and distribute objects in same distance in a line. |
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alipathDi |
Align and distribute objects in same distance through a path. |
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AliLinedu |
Align and distribute objects in a line keeping original arrangement. |
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alipathDu |
Align and distribute objects in a path keeping original arrangement. |
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drawgrid |
Align and distribute objects in a grid. |
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detectGrid |
Align and distribute objects in a grid detected by a group of object. |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.
To use this plugin your computer must have an internet connection (just to check your licence) and you have to be logged in AutoCAD with the same account you purchase this plug-in in Autodesk APP STORE.
Additional Information
For more details about this tool, access http://arsenaltechno.com/en/align-and-distribute/.
ACTIVATION: To use this plugin, your computer must have an internet connection (just to check your license), and you must be logged in to AutoCAD with the same account you used to pursue this plugin in the Autodesk App Store.
IMPORTANT: This plugin is not compatible with Autodesk® AutoCAD LT® or with versions lower than 2014.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR BRAZILIAN CUSTOMERS: Se sua conta no Paypal for brasileira você não conseguirá realizar a compra desse plugin através dos meios de pagamento da Autodesk APP STORE. Isso acontece porque o Banco Centrar Brasileiro proíbe qualquer tipo de transações financeiras entre contas brasileiras utilizando moeda estrangeira, como a Autodesk APP STORE só disponibiliza pagamentos em dólares e a conta Paypal de recebimento da Arsenal Technology é brasileira o Paypal identifica a transação como não autorizada e automaticamente bloqueia o pagamento. Se esta é sua situação e você deseja obter esse plugin entre em contato conosco através do email suporte@arsenaltechno.com e iremos disponibilizar rapidamente para você uma outra forma de pagamento.
Known Issues
The alignment and distribution functions always work with the WCS and not the UCS coordinate system.
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
|---|---|
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2.0.0.25 |
- Bug fix in the help button in AutoCAD 2025 - Fixes in some text messages. |
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2.0.0.24 |
- Added support to AutoCAD 2025 |
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2.0.0.20 |
- Added support to AutoCAD 2024 |
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2.0.0.19 |
- Added Digital certifying until end of 2025 |
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2.0.0.18 |
- Fix bug that was preventing the ribbon panel to show. - Improvements in Activation dialog message. |
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2.0.0.15 |
- Fix in the license activation system - AutoCAD 2023 compatibility |
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2.0.0.12 |
- Code Signing Certificate for 2022 added |
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2.0.0.11 |
- Support to AutoCAD 2022 added. |
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2.0.0.9 |
- Support to AutoCAD 2021 added. - Fix F1 help in ribbon panel - Bug fixes |
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2.0.0.6 |
- Bug fixes in activation system - Bug fixes - "AutoCAD Architectural not loading the plugin" - Enhancements in the installer. |
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2.0.0.4 |
- Bug fixes in splash screen and uninstall - New help file - New installer |
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2.0.0.2 |
- Bug fixes - New help file - New installer |
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2.0.0.1 |
- New features - Digitally signed - Bug fixes |
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1.1.2.1 |
- Added 2020 support |
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1.1.2.0 |
- New features - Activation system |
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1.0.0.0 |
Initial release |
