Distributing Objects in

a Diagram

You can distribute all objects (apart from pins and indicators) in a diagram window.

To distribute objects in a diagram so that there is an equal distance between them:

Note

If an object has pins, they move with the object. If a device and connector are connected, they move together but the alignment depends on which of those objects has been selected. If conductors are connected to an object, they move to maintain the connectivity.

Procedure

1. Select the objects, and either:Hold down the Ctrl key, and then click the objects.

Click at one corner of the area that encloses the objects, hold down the mouse button and then drag the cursor to define an enclosing window selection.

2. Press Space Bar, enter Distribute, and select the appropriate action:Distribute Horizontally () The left-most and right-most objects do not move. If there is sufficient space, the other selected objects move so that there is an equal horizontal distance between each of them. Otherwise, the objects move so that there is an equal horizontal distance between their center points. No objects move vertically. Before:

After:

Distribute Vertically () The top and bottom objects do not move. If there is sufficient space, the other selected objects move so that there is an equal vertical distance between each of them. Otherwise, the objects move so that there is an equal vertical distance between their center points. No objects move horizontally. Before:

After:

3. The objects are distributed accordingly.

Parent Topic:

Object Layout

Capital E/E Publisher User Guide, 2512.2606

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