At a Glance

You may have to position an object in relation to another in a screen:

  • to align the objects,

  • to make objects symmetrical,

  • to position the objects in the foreground and the background in relation to the others.

How to align a group of objects

The table below describes the procedure for aligning a group of objects.

Step

Action

1

Select the objects to align.

Result: The selection is represented by a frame with handles.

2

Select the command to execute in the toolbar:

  • Left alignment,

  • Right alignment,

  • Upper alignment,

  • Lower alignment.

Result: The selected objects are aligned according to what has been chosen.

How to make an object or a group of objects symmetrical

The table below describes the procedure for flipping an object or a group of objects vertically or horizontally.

Step

Action

1

Select the object or objects to be flipped.

Result: The selection is represented by a frame with handles.

2

Select the flip command in the toolbar:

  • vertical flip,

  • horizontal flip.

Result: The selected object or group of objects is positioned according to the chosen symmetry.

How to put an object in the foreground

The table below describes the procedure for placing an object in the foreground.

Step

Action

1

Select the object to place in the foreground.

Result: The selected object is equipped with handles.

2

Select the Foreground command in the toolbar.

Result: The selected object is positioned in the foreground.

How to put an object in the background

The table below describes the procedure for placing an object in the background.

Step

Action

1

Select the object to place in the background.

Result: The selected object is equipped with handles.

2

Select the Background command in the toolbar.

Result: The selected object is positioned in the background.