Align Primitives

The align primitives functionality enables the alignment of one primitive with another using a graphical operation on the 3D view. The operation involves selecting a P-Point on two different primitives. The first primitive is moved and rotated so that the two identified P-Points are at the same position and point towards each other.

The result of the function is identical to the CONNECT command for primitive element connection. Refer to Primitive Element Connection for further information.

Note:
The default orientation of Extrusion and Revolution P-Points may prohibit the intended primitive alignment.

The Select First P-Point prompt is displayed.

P-Points are displayed as white crosses, the nearest P-Point to the cursor is highlighted. Click to identify the first P-Point and press Enter.

Note:
If two P-Points are coincident, the P-Point with the highest number in the current element is selected.

The Select Second P-Point to Align prompt is displayed. Click to identify the second P-Point (on a different primitive) and press Enter.

The P-Point of the first primitive is aligned with the P-Point of the second primitive.

Throughout the align primitives operation, press Esc to cancel the command.