Layout Grid

In addition to layout guides and smart guides, you can use the layout grid when arranging objects in the 2D layout.

The View > Show Grid menu shows and hides the grid.

Grid spacing is linked to the measurement units used for rulers and to the layout scale. The program changes grid spacing automatically when you change the scale of the 2D view.

One vertical and one horizontal line of the grid cross the zero point of the rulers.

Aligning Objects to the Grid

Only layout guidelines can snap to the grid. Objects do not snap to the grid.

To align objects to grid lines:

1. Add a guideline (using the Insert menu, or in another way).
2. Move the guide to snap it to the grid.
3. If necessary, lock the position of the guide in the Project Tree.
4. Align object(s) to the guideline.