Aligning objects

[jorgearaya]

Looking for TIPS on how to align polylines or objects to other objects or angles. Not single objects like "make parallel" but the entire polyline whether it is closed or not. Please and thank you, 

[robdyck]

The 'make parallel' tool is really the simplest option. First rotate the polyline so the desired edge is close to parallel with the intended object. Then, click on the desired edge, then double-click the 'make parallel tool and select this option:

Then click on the target object. 

[PitMan71]

1 hour ago, robdyck said:

The 'make parallel' tool is really the simplest option. First rotate the polyline so the desired edge is close to parallel with the intended object. Then, click on the desired edge, then double-click the 'make parallel tool and select this option:

Then click on the target object. 

This is genius. It will save me hours of head scratching.

[jorgearaya]

Anyone using the Transform Replicate tool to align? Thank you @robdyck

Edited 15 hours ago by jorgearaya

[robdyck]

The transform/replicate tool can be used but I'm quite sure that will require knowing angle values and entering those values. Even if using copy / paste, this is still prone to user error or even being slightly less accurate based the number of decimal being displayed and rounding. There's no reason you can't use it but I find it more cumbersome. Another option is to use the Angular Dimension tool and the point-to-point move tool (or any other function for alignment on the target line.