Snapping to vertex

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February 12, 2021
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Hellow all,

Do anyone knows how to snap to a vertex of two polygons? I find it difficult to do!

Snapping_test.pdf

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Correct answer barbara_a7746676

I have found that usually it is easier to align objects when they are straight, rather than rotated. For example, if you wanted to snap the corners like this:

You could select both objects. Click on the object that you don't want to move (the key object). It will get a thicker line around it.

In the Align panel, if you click Horizontal Distribute Space with the spacing at zero, the objects will touch at the corners.

barbara_a7746676

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A workaround would be to draw one polygon. Select it and note the height of the polygon.

Choose Object > Transform > Move. Enter the height measurement and click Copy.

Select both objects and rotate to the angle that you need.

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Ho Sai5C96Author

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Than you so much for your help! Can your method snap the corner vertices together? Because the two pologons are adjacent faces of an object, I need to snap them precisely and paint a scene across them. I know AutoCAD can do it, but wonder if illustrator can do the same thing.

Numerous thanks!

barbara_a7746676

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I have found that usually it is easier to align objects when they are straight, rather than rotated. For example, if you wanted to snap the corners like this:

You could select both objects. Click on the object that you don't want to move (the key object). It will get a thicker line around it.

In the Align panel, if you click Horizontal Distribute Space with the spacing at zero, the objects will touch at the corners.

barbara_a7746676

Community Expert

Turning on Smart Guides under the View menu will help.

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