Arranging Stencils
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Arranging Stencils

The Align Tool

The Align tool rearranges a group of stencils so that they are aligned on one edge or on an invisible centerline. To use the tool select several stencils, then select Format->Align & Distribute.... If the stencils are arranged in a horizontal row you the choice of aligning along the top or bottom edges or the centerline. For stencils that are arranged in a vertical row the choice is left or right edge or the centerline.

The Distribute Tool

The Distribute tool arranges a group of stencils so that there is an even amount of spacing between each stencil.

First select the stencils you want to rearrange, then select Format->Align & Distribute... and click on the Distribute tab in the tabbed window that appears.

You can choose whether the items should be spaced so that there is equal spacing between two edges, for example, the distance between the lefthand edge of each stencil should be the same. Or, whether the gap between each item should be identical. Choose the Spacing option if you desire this.

The second choice is whether the spacing should use the entire extent of the page or just the extent of the selection. If the latter is chosen the stencils will not occupy any more space than they did originally.

Note

The option to use the extent of the page takes the page margins into consideration.

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