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    Place Object
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    This feature is not available in GuideSIGN SIGMA.

    Place Object Dialog Box

    Snap

    Allows you to set the panel snap mode to one of the following:

    Snap Mode Description
    Off The object can be placed anywhere.
    To objects

    Snaps to other objects in the same sign panel. There are 12 snap positions around the outside of each object.

    To manually set the object spacing, select the Manual spacing check box, and then type the desired horizontal and vertical spacing values in the Horizontal and Vertical boxes respectively.

    To margins

    Snaps to the margins of the sign panel. There are 9 snap positions around the margins of a sign panel.

    To manually set the margin spacing, select the Manual spacing check box, and then type the desired left, right, top and bottom spacing values in the Left, Right, Top, and Bottom boxes respectively.

    To panel Snaps to anywhere on the sign panel perimeter. Usually used to place exit number panels. There are 12 snap positions around the outside of a sign panel.
    Point to point Snaps the placing object relative to a fixed object by specifying a distance between selected snap points on each. To specify the horizontal and vertical distances between the snap points (one on the placing object and one on the object in the sign panel), type the desired values in the Horizontal and Vertical boxes respectively.
    To panel's edge

    Snaps to the edge of the panel.

    Note: This option works best if the panel's Width and/or Height are Locked or if Auto update panel is off.

    Manual Spacing

    Select this check box to allow the horizontal or vertical object spacing, or margin spacing to be manually set.

    Preview Area

    Displays the placing object.