The Position property page is accessible from both the Object Properties dialog and the Control Properties dialog. For simplicity, the below content references objects but applies to controls as well.
Position Property Page |
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The Position property page is accessible from both the Object Properties dialog and the Control Properties dialog. For simplicity, the below content references objects but applies to controls as well. |
The Position property page allows you to view and specify exact coordinates for the position of the selected object and prevent the object from being moved on the template.
Lock Object. When enabled, prevents users from moving, resizing, or rotating the selected object.
Position
X. Specifies the distance, left or right, of the object's reference point from the template reference point.
This value will be negative in the following cases:
If the template reference point is Top Left, Center Left, or Bottom Left, and the object's reference point is left of the template reference point.
If the template reference point is Top Center, Center, or Bottom Center, and the object's reference point is left of the template reference point.
If the template reference point is Top Right, Center Right, or Bottom Right, and the object's reference point is right of the template reference point.
This value will be positive in the following cases:
If the template reference point is Top Left, Center Left, or Bottom Left, and the object's reference point is right of the template reference point.
If the template reference point is Top Center, Center, or Bottom Center, and the object's reference point is right of the template reference point.
If the template reference point is Top Right, Center Right, or Bottom Right, and the object's reference point is left of the template reference point.
For more information, refer to Understanding Reference Points.
Y. Specifies the distance, higher or lower, of the object's reference point from the template reference point.
This will be negative in the following cases:
If the template reference point is Top Left, Top Center, or Top Right, and the object's reference point is higher than the template reference point.
If the template reference point is Center Left, Center, or Center Right, and the object's reference point is higher than the template reference point.
If the template reference point is Bottom Left, Bottom Center, or Bottom Right, and the object's reference point is lower than the template reference point.
This value will be positive in the following cases:
If the template reference point is Top Left, Top Center, or Top Right, and the object's reference point is lower than the template reference point.
If the template reference point is Center Left, Center, or Center Right, and the object's reference point is lower than the template reference point.
If the template reference point is Bottom Left, Bottom Center, or Bottom Right, and the object's reference point is higher than the template reference point.
For more information, refer to Understanding Reference Points.
Object Reference Point. Defines the object's reference point, relative to the selected object. For more information, refer to Understanding Reference Points.
Advanced. Opens the Advanced Position Settings dialog where you can select the template reference point.
Rotation
Angle. Specifies the degrees by which the object should be rotated around the rotation point. For shapes and pictures, you can select a commonly used degree from the dropdown field or enter one with precision to a tenth of a degree (0.1). For all other kinds of objects, you must select 90, 180, or 270 degrees from the dropdown list.
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Objects can also be rotated using the the Rotate dialog, accessible via the Arrange menu. |
Layer
Layer. Specifies the layer on which the selected object will be placed.
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