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November 9, 2018
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Distribute anchor points evenly

  • November 9, 2018
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Is there a way to select actor points and distribute them evenly, so they all have the same height.

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Correct answer hammer0909

So this is what happens when I distribute. I want to still keep the proportion but even them


It's hard to tell from your screen shot but it looks like it's dong exactly what it's supposed to. It's distributing every anchor point evenly vertically from top to bottom. I tried to replicate what you're doing. Check out the screen shots below.

Just a bunch of rectangles

Using the Direct Selection tool, marquee the anchor points on the left.

Grab the top anchor point and move it up to where you want the objects distributed.

Again, with the Direct Selection tool, marquee all of the anchor points on the right side and choose vertically distribute centers.

Using the Direct Selection tool, marquee each pair of adjacent anchor points, and align them vertically center. Rinse and repeat.

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jane-e
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 10, 2018

How are you selecting the anchor points?
(I am mentioning the Direct Selection tool for others who search; I know you are using it.)

  • If you shift + click each anchor point, the last one becomes the key “object”, or key anchor point.
  • If you marque drag the points there is no key anchor point.
Doug A Roberts
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 9, 2018

The distribute functions in the align panel should work with individual anchor points, yes. Have only the relevant anchor points selected with the direct selection tool and click one of the distribute buttons.

Participating Frequently
November 10, 2018

Gave it a try and it would be nice if it distributes evenly on one spot

Doug A Roberts
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 10, 2018

What do you mean by one spot?