Align&Distribute
Win32 and 64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
After install the Align and Distribute plug-in you will see in the Add-Ins tab two new panels with various buttons, one panel for Alignment commands and other for Distribution commands.
Aligning objects
There are two ways to align an object with 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, can be X, Y or Z.
- Specify the position, like LEFT, CENTER, RIGTH.
- 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 a 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 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, can be X, Y or Z.
- Specify the position, like LEFT, CENTER, RIGTH 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.
IMPORTANT: This plugin is not compatible with AutoCAD 2013 or lower.
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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distribYB |
Distribute back sides evenly in axis 'Y'. |
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alignZC |
Centralize in same axis 'Z'. |
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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'. |
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 7/8/8.1/10) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.
In the first time that you run the plug-in you will asked to activate your plug-in, for this, the computer must have internet connection. This activation will necessary only once.
Additional Information
For more details about this tool, access http://arsenaltechno.com/en/align-and-distribute/.
Known Issues
IMPORTANT: This plugin is not compatible with AutoCAD 2013 or lower.
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
|---|---|
|
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 |
