Snapping to the Center of a Polygon

This procedure describes how to snap an element to to the center of a polygon.

  1. Select the item you want snapped (that is, moved in relation to another object).  

  2. Click Snap to Center of a Polygon.

  3. Move the cursor so that the center point of the desired plane is highlighted in green.

  4. Click on the geometry.

    The item is snapped to the center of the polygon (in this case a rectangle).

  5. (Optional) To orient the part differently, right-click on the compass, and then select Edit.

    The Parameters for Compass Manipulation dialog box appears.

  6. Rotate the compass or change the data in the box.