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how do you toggle between enterPoint() and enterBox()

Adhil

Hi

I am trying to create this align function that functions similarly to that of icstation.

the following describes how the macro is used

1. you select the object that you want to move to align

2. invoke the align function via a bindkey

3. the function prompts you to enter a point which it then uses to select the reference object.

4. complete the action by moving the initially object and aligning it to the reference object.

 how can i make the selection of the reference object be versatile so that i can click to select a reference object or draw a box to select multiple reference objects. i was thinking of a function  that can toggle between enterpoint() or enterbox(), but i dont know how to do this. please help.

thanks

Adhil

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  • If you are using the code I sent you then you'll need to adjust the getYshift and getXshift commands since they use the centerBox for determining the offset. Your original request was to work from the center axis, now you are aligning edges. Again, may I suggest the Quick Align which does edges perfectly. Otherwise, you need to modify your code for determining your offset so that it can handle edge alignments as well as center alignments. Sounds like you might need to create an options form for this enter function.

     Derek

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  • If you are using the code I sent you then you'll need to adjust the getYshift and getXshift commands since they use the centerBox for determining the offset. Your original request was to work from the center axis, now you are aligning edges. Again, may I suggest the Quick Align which does edges perfectly. Otherwise, you need to modify your code for determining your offset so that it can handle edge alignments as well as center alignments. Sounds like you might need to create an options form for this enter function.

     Derek

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