Lining up items in a straight line
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HoneyBear Lilliehook
Owner, The Mall at Cherry
Join date: 18 Jun 2007
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10-30-2007 10:22
I know there has got to be an easier way of lining up my product vendors than "eyeballing" it. I know it has something to do with the x-y-z sliders, but could someone tell me HOW?
I have 9 products, in 3 rows, 3 columns, and they're just a smidgeon off here and there. It's driving me NUTS!!
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Okiphia Rayna
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Join date: 22 Sep 2007
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10-30-2007 10:25
building forum might be better, but I'll answer here
Go into the edit menu (Right click > edit) and clickmore. In the object tab you'll find XYZ position fields. Each is color coded so you can see the axis on the sliders as well ^^ Just make each column have the same X and Y, and each row (Going up I assume) have the same Z.
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HoneyBear Lilliehook
Owner, The Mall at Cherry
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10-30-2007 10:26
Thanks, I'll try it.
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Raymond Figtree
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10-30-2007 10:29
Say you want something lined up on the Y axis. Place the first object where you want it. Copy and paste that coordinate into the next one on the object page in the edit window. It's as easy as that.
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HoneyBear Lilliehook
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10-30-2007 10:34
*yanks hair out by the prim* They just pile up on top of each other  |
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Raymond Figtree
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10-30-2007 10:36
From: HoneyBear Lilliehook *yanks hair out by the prim* They just pile up on top of each other Are you pasting ALL the coordinates, or just those from one axis?
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Okiphia Rayna
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10-30-2007 10:37
If X Y and Z are the same, it will be in the exact same place. Z is the up-down, so if you want them in a column going upwards, give them say X and Y rthe same, with Z going up by 1 or 2 meters for each one.
For rows going across, you give them the same Z, but a different X or Y (Depending on your layout, look at the axes to determine which to change).
I'd help you in-world if I could, but no SL here =(
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HoneyBear Lilliehook
Owner, The Mall at Cherry
Join date: 18 Jun 2007
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10-30-2007 10:47
Maybe it's just my eye. The coordinates are all right, but it just looks "off".
Thanks for the help!
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Okiphia Rayna
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10-30-2007 10:48
Hrm can't argue with the math =P
Are the vendors the same size? If not that could be whats confusing your eyes ^^
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HoneyBear Lilliehook
Owner, The Mall at Cherry
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10-30-2007 10:59
Yes, everything is the same size. I'm beginning to wonder if my building is slightly cockeyed.
/me runs off to check
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Ava Glasgow
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Join date: 27 Jan 2007
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10-30-2007 11:01
HoneyBear, do you know how to use the grid when moving stuff around? If not, I can give you a quick tutorial. (Or someone can if I'm not back right quick.)  (... meaning the editing grid, not the SL grid  ) ETA: Visited with HoneyBear inworld and her prims are now all beautifully in line. |
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Raymond Figtree
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10-30-2007 11:52
From: Ava Glasgow HoneyBear, do you know how to use the grid when moving stuff around? If not, I can give you a quick tutorial. (Or someone can if I'm not back right quick.) (... meaning the editing grid, not the SL grid ) ETA: Visited with HoneyBear inworld and her prims are now all beautifully in line. Not only is Ava the most helpful regular on this forum, but she makes house calls!
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HoneyBear Lilliehook
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Many thanks!!
10-30-2007 11:53
Many thanks to Ava Glasgow who came over and gave me a hands on lesson!
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ArchTx Edo
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10-30-2007 15:26
In the Edit window, click the box next to "Use the Grid" then you can snap objects to the grid that appears when you are moving them.
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Raymond Figtree
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10-30-2007 16:14
From: ArchTx Edo In the Edit window, click the box next to "Use the Grid" then you can snap objects to the grid that appears when you are moving them. !!! Thanks for the tip!
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