Align 2009lt

[gsksun4]

Cannot find the ALIGN command in 2009LT. Looked in the pgp file, in info center, I typed in ALIGN, also typed in AL, with no luck.

This is for aligning objects only in the drawing in model space.

[rkent]

Since Align is considered a 3D tool I can only assume that is one of the things they cut out of 2009 LighT. And / or it is a lisp file in regular AutoCAD.

[gsksun4]

Since Align is considered a 3D tool I can only assume that is one of the things they cut out of 2009 LighT. And / or it is a lisp file in regular AutoCAD.

 

Back in Release 14, in a regular 2D drawing, I would just type in "ALIGN", and pick points from one object to the object you want it aligned to. Simple. I printed out a 2008LT commands list and they have "AL" for align, but that doesnt work in 2009LT. I could always do rotate and move, but that's more work and it's not exact.

[lpseifert]

Have a look here

http://rkmcswain.blogspot.com/2008/05/autocad-2009-vs-autocad-lt-2009.html

[NBC]

Just because 2008LT commands list has a shortcut key command to Align does not necessarily mean they program itself contains the command. As far as I am aware 2008LT never had the Align functionality built into it; without the use of an add-on.

[ReMark]

In the full version of 2009 it goes Modify > 3D Operations > Align.

[gsksun4]

In the full version of 2009 it goes Modify > 3D Operations > Align.

 

Thanks to all for the help. 2009LT just doesn't have it.

[ReMark]

Well if you run right out and buy AutoCAD LT 2010 they added the Align command. But I doubt you are going to do that. So instead I suggest that you create a macro like this:

 

^C^C_select;\_move;_p;;\\_rotate;_p;;@0,0;_reference;@

 

I cannot take credit for this as I saw it suggested at another CAD forum.

 

There should be no spaces in the word 'reference'. Why does it appear as though there are when I view it after saving? Mirage?

[gsksun4]

Well if you run right out and buy AutoCAD LT 2010 they added the Align command. But I doubt you are going to do that. So instead I suggest that you create a macro like this:

 

^C^C_select;\_move;_p;;\\_rotate;_p;;@0,0;_reference;@

 

I cannot take credit for this as I saw it suggested at another CAD forum.

 

There should be no spaces in the word 'reference'. Why does it appear as though there are when I view it after saving? Mirage?

 

I certainly appreciate all you do, but I'm macro-challenged. I know nothing about LISP or MACRO's. How to create them, store them or use them.

[ReMark]

LISP will do you no good in AutoCAD LT (LISP support was not included in LT on purpose). On the other hand, a macro could be very useful. The Align command is at its most basic a combination of the Move and Rotate commands. Back when macros were in wide use (early AutoCAD) there was a macro named CoMoRo. This stood for Copy, Move and Rotate. You just need two out of the three.

 

To learn more about how to create and use macros read this article:

 

http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/Column:++Circles+and+Lines/Create-Your-Own-AutoCAD-Commands-Circles-and-Lines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/493986

[gsksun4]

LISP will do you no good in AutoCAD LT (LISP support was not included in LT on purpose). On the other hand, a macro could be very useful. The Align command is at its most basic a combination of the Move and Rotate commands. Back when macros were in wide use (early AutoCAD) there was a macro named CoMoRo. This stood for Copy, Move and Rotate. You just need two out of the three.

 

To learn more about how to create and use macros read this article:

 

http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/Column:++Circles+and+Lines/Create-Your-Own-AutoCAD-Commands-Circles-and-Lines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/493986

 

Once again thank you for the info and link. I got the CUI open, but there is no "create a new command button". Prolly another LT thing.

That's OK, I got a little lost with the instructions. I'm not the sharpest crayon in the box, but thanks again.

[chelsea1307]

if you right click a command that is already there you should get the option of new command

[gsksun4]

if you right click a command that is already there you should get the option of new command

 

OK, thanks for the tip. I used ReMark's macro and it looks like it added it to the list in the CUI, but now, how do I get the command into a toolbar?

[chelsea1307]

create a button for it and drag it onto one of the toolbars. imo its best to make your own toolbar for your own personalized buttons but its up to you

[gsksun4]

create a button for it and drag it onto one of the toolbars. imo its best to make your own toolbar for your own personalized buttons but its up to you

 

Everything worked and I already tested out the new command, only thing now is I have the button in the DRAW toolbar and the MODIFY toolbar and would like to delete the one in the DRAW bar. Sorry to put you all through this, but I'm trying the old fashioned approach and it doesn't always work. Like right clicking on a bar to customize and delete a button.

[ReMark]

I'm glad to see you are making progress. When you awoke this morning you probably had no idea about all the new things you would learn today now did you? Life is good.

[gsksun4]

I'm glad to see you are making progress. When you awoke this morning you probably had no idea about all the new things you would learn today now did you? Life is good.

It's easy to shine when you're surounded by talent.

Thanks again.

 

Now about deleting that button in the DRAW toolbar........

[gsksun4]

It's easy to shine when you're surounded by talent.

Thanks again.

 

Now about deleting that button in the DRAW toolbar........

 

OK, got the button deleted. Had the docked toolbars lock on. Took it off and customize worked. Whew, this is a riot.