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christianherbstreuth
christianherbstreuth
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February 12, 2020
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Contour influences handles

  • February 12, 2020
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Hello, I can't align my objects properly anymore because the contour displaces the handles from the object edge ... 

 

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Correct answer Laubender

Hi Christian,

you cannot escape this. That's the way InDesign is working and handles it.

 

Workarounds:

1. First align objects, then apply stroke weights.

2. Set "Align Stroke: Inside" instead of "Center", then align the objects.

 

Regards,
Uwe Laubender

( ACP )

 

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LaubenderCommunity Expert
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February 13, 2020

Hi Christian,

yes, feature Align is always using the visible bounds of the objects.

Even if you check option "Exclude stroke weight in measurements" of the Transform panel.

 

Of course I agree, there should be an option to align objects by path point position.

Also by path segments perhaps.

 

You could support a feature request at InDesign UserVoice or add your own.

Maybe this is the one you like to support:

 

Align points on a path using direct selection and the Align tool like AI does
March 13, 2018

https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601021-adobe-indesign-feature-requests/suggestions/33620314-align-points-on-a-path-using-direct-selection-and

 

FWIW: I commented and voted there.

 

Regards,
Uwe Laubender

( ACP )

    L
    Community Expert
    LaubenderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    February 12, 2020

    Hi Christian,

    you cannot escape this. That's the way InDesign is working and handles it.

     

    Workarounds:

    1. First align objects, then apply stroke weights.

    2. Set "Align Stroke: Inside" instead of "Center", then align the objects.

     

    Regards,
    Uwe Laubender

    ( ACP )

     

      christianherbstreuth
      christianherbstreuthAuthor
      Known Participant
      February 13, 2020

      Has it always been like this?

      Totaly nonsense !

       

      In Illustrator it works without problems ...

       

      Thanks for the "workaround"

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