Snap objects together quickly in Illustrator

Snap objects together quickly in Illustrator

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Snap objects together really quickly with the Snap to Collisions Tool (part of the ColliderScribe plugin). Align objects and shapes precisely, or place shapes at a certain distance from each other. No need for guess work or relying on native Snap to... rules.

Quick guide to the Snap to Collisions Tool:

  • You can find the Snap to Collisions Tool stacked under the main Selection Tool in the toolbar.

  • Simply click-and-drag an object and watch the pink dots show your object precisely snapping to another.

  • If you'd like to set a snapping distance (this is where there will be a precise gap between each object), you need to open the ColliderScribe Preferences window, by either double clicking the tool in the toolbar, or hitting Enter / Return on the keypad.

  • In the Preferences window you can set the snap tolerance, as well as setting a Collision Spacing.

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