Brother Ensemble PDP-100J, Owner'S Manual

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Drawing 233
Snapping Objects to the Grid
Drawing includes a feature that automatically snaps (or positions) objects
along grid lines when you create them. If you activate this feature, when
you draw or resize a graphic object, Drawing automatically snaps the
corners of the object to the closest intersection of the grid lines.
Snapping objects to the grid is often faster and more accurate than
positioning them manually with the mouse. If you create an object while
the snapping feature is inactive, you can still align it to the grid.
When you move an object, Drawing keeps its former distance from the
grid lines. For example, if an ellipse starts 1/4 inch from a vertical grid line
and you move it horizontally, Drawing puts it 1/4 inch from the closest
vertical grid line in its new location, as shown in the following illustration:
To snap objects to the grid or guidelines:
1. Choose Grids from the Options menu. A dialog box appears.
2. Select Snap to Grids.
3. Click on Apply to apply your changes.
While Snap to Grids is selected,
Drawing will snap corners to grids when you draw, move, or resize an
object.
4. Click on Close to close the dialog box.
Press X or period (.) to turn grid
snapping on or off only for the
next create, move, or resize
operation.