Moving a Line Using the Alignment Tool

The alignment tool displays at the top of the Context view when you select an element. Alignment is done relative to the bounding box or center line of the pattern piece. You can use the alignment tool to move an internal line.

To move an internal line using the alignment tool:

1. On the Main toolbar, click Select.

   

2. On the Horizontal contextual menu, ensure Internal is selected.

   

3. In the 2D window, click the line.

4. Go to the top of the Context view, and on the alignment tool, click the appropriate icon as described in the following table. The line is moved according to the selected alignment.

   If you hover over an alignment icon, the appropriate Smart Guide guideline is displayed in magenta. For more information, refer to Using Smart Guides.

   Alignment Icon	Description
   	Aligns to the left
   	Aligns to the center
   	Aligns to the right
   	Aligns to the top
   	Aligns to the middle
   	Aligns to the bottom
   	Note: Is enabled if three or more lines are selected. Horizontally distributes the selected lines
   	Note: Is enabled if three or more lines are selected. Vertically distributes the selected lines

   You can also use the alignment tool to move artwork.