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Davante Woods
Davante Woods
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January 1, 2019
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Is there a way to snap and object to a specific edge of another?

  • January 1, 2019
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I am trying to align a shape, but I want it aligned to Octagon which has a 45 Degree angle on an edge. Is there a way to align my objects edge to the octagons sides. I have tried Smart Guides and the Align to Selections tools but they don't help when your object is angled.

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Correct answer pixxxelschubser

In this special case:

Menu: Object --> Path --> Add path points …

to both objects

Then align with the white arrow (drag the object)

Have fun

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Jacob Bugge
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Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
Community Expert
January 1, 2019

Davante Woods,

As a general purpose way, you may also use Smart Guides; you can then just (deselect and) ClickDrag the other path by the relevant corner Anchor Point to snap.

Or you can even build the path by (deselecting and) Direct Selecting one of the polygon sides (horizontal or vertical), then Ctrl/Cmd+F, then Alt/OptionClickDrag, or Ctrl/Cmd+C+F a copy and Object>Transform>Move, as desired, then (maybe after locking the polygon) Join the opposite sides to form a rectangle that is already in place.

Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity Expert
Community Expert
January 1, 2019

You want it to automatically rotate? Try the plugin ColliderScribe.

    Davante Woods
    Davante WoodsAuthor
    Participant
    January 1, 2019

    Thanks everyone your your help. ColliderScribe looks like what I looking for in terms of the object being able to snap to any angle on a shape. It would be much easier if adobe updated they way objects interact. But currentlyI am using the trial version of Illustrator so I think Pixxel's is the fastest way right now.

      pixxxelschubser
      Community Expert
      pixxxelschubserCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      January 1, 2019

      In this special case:

      Menu: Object --> Path --> Add path points …

      to both objects

      Then align with the white arrow (drag the object)

      Have fun

      Sjaani
      Community Expert
      SjaaniCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 1, 2019

      Try Snap to Point under the View menu

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