How can I align objects to a fixed object?

[KlausKi]

I'd like to center align a text symbol to an existing circle symbol.

But whenever I do, the circle symbol moves but not the text symbol:

How can I designate the text symbol to align to the circle symbol and not vice versa?

[kglad]

manually move the text, then align

[KlausKi]

Where should I move it to? It's already at almost the right place.

[kglad]

move it farther right than you want.

[KlausKi]

Didn't work. The circle is still moving:

The circle symbol is supposed not to move.

g

[kglad]

yes, it will but you can then determine how much the circle moved, select both and move them both back by that amount.

[JoãoCésar]

It's because the text field has to be smaller than the circle.

[JoãoCésar]

Hi.

Animate will keep the larger one fixed.

So you have to either enlarge or reduce one of them.

Regards,

JC

[KlausKi]

Are you sure? In above example (2nd image), both objects moved.

[kglad]

ok.  (i was answering from my phone and am now at my computer.)

select your circle and note its x property, say 100.

select both and center.

select the circle and note its x property, say 158.8, and how much it moved (ie, 58.8)

now select both and note the x property, say 110.55. 

change that to 110.55-58.8 = 51.75

recheck your circle's x property. 

it should be back at 100 and the text should be centered relative to the circle

[Firewood：D]

This is a simple but laborious thing, and I’ll share my method.
First you need to determine the reference object, such as the circular symbol you mentioned,
Open the Transform panel and select the circle to enlarge it. In order for other elements to be centered around the circle, the reference object must be wider than the other elements.
Select the text and circle to align them horizontally, then reset the zoom (or return them to their original size).
Now you have a rounded shape with centered text

 

[KlausKi]

Very odd … Didn't any user yet complain about this nonesense align feature of Animate?

[n. tilcheff]

Personally, I don't think that there is anything to complain about. The current implementation is logical, delivers consistent results and is bug free.

I'd be very curious to hear your suggestions how the UX can be improved.

[KlausKi]

Please pardon my late reply.

Here's an implementation that's the best and most simple and fexible solution I've ever seen so far: It aligns to the bounding box of the last multi-selected object. It's up to you which object you determine as the one to be aligned to:

This implementation was developed by Corel in their CorelDRAW suite back in 1988.

[n. tilcheff]

@KlausKi 

I like that!

From a user's point of view it's not bad at all.

If it ever gets implemented, I'd rather have it as an optional alternative to the current behaviour, which can be enabled or disabled, like the 'Align to stage' checkbox - 'Keep last-clicked in place'.

[kglad]

i don't recall anyone complaining, but if you want to report bugs or ideas or wishes to adobe: for applicable apps, use https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/x-productkb/global/how-to-user-voice.html

for createive cloud assets:

bugs, https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-collaboration-experiences/ct-p/ct-adobe-collaboration-experienc...

requests, https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-collaboration-experiences/ct-p/ct-adobe-collaboration-experienc...

for others, use https://www.adobe.com/products/wishform.html

if neither show a place to report the issue, just leave it here. that's the best you can do.