Aligning a Set of Specified Entities

Use the AlignX command to align a set of specified entities according to the first selected one.

You can align the following entities:

  • Splines, Polylines, and Lines
  • Arcs, Circle, Ellipses, and elliptical Arcs
  • Text entities (Notes and SimpleNotes)
  • Hatches, Images, and Blocks
  • Dimensions

To align a set of specified entities:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • On the ribbon, select Home > Modify > AlignX.
    • On the menu, click Modify > AlignX.
    • Type AlignX.
  2. In the graphics area, choose a suitable entity and select it.
  3. Select all other entities to align and press Enter.
  4. Specify an alignment option:
    • Top
    • Bottom
    • Left
    • Right
    • Vertical Center
    • Horizontal Center
    • Center

    The entities are aligned to the specified side of the first entity that you have selected.

  5. Press Enter.

Examples:

  • First selected entity: the green circle
  • Alignment: Top

  • First selected entity: the blue circle
  • Alignment: Bottom

  • First selected entitiy: the blue circle
  • Alignment: Horizontal Center

Access

Command: AlignX

Menu: Modify > AlignX

Ribbon: Home > Modify > (Flyout) Align X