Aligning Props

o_loader · 02-28-2006, 09:44 AM

I have a real problem aligning props with the grid, is there a special way you can do it?

When I right click and goto Align to grid it still doesnt fit, and the red box isnt in line with the grid.

o_ginger lord · 02-28-2006, 11:11 AM

A lot of the props box's arent set sizes. Its a pain, the only way I figured of doing tiny adjustments is to use the handles, like you would resize a brush. Drag it out one way and it nudges it across. I'm sure theres an easier way though.

o_nezumi · 02-28-2006, 11:21 AM

If you select 2 entities then the prop will align it's edges to the grid, instead of it's center. The other object can be anything.

Also, Ctrl+m is the transform menu, where you can move objects by .5 or .25 or whatever.

o_eat · 02-28-2006, 11:37 AM

Yeh most of the standard props arent 16*32 or whatever scale so they very rarely fit on the grid properly. Just do your best.

The hard bit comes when moving multiple props - you cant align them the same with more than one selected.

So I do similar to the above picture ^^^^ but select some brushwork that is much bigger than the props on both the x and y, plus the prop and then move them. The you delete the copied brushwork. They should be in the right place now.

I used this on the lights on well fr a lot.

o_loader · 03-01-2006, 03:25 PM

Thanks for the hints guys.

02-28-2006, 09:44 AM	#1
o_loader Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portsmouth, England Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Aligning Props I have a real problem aligning props with the grid, is there a special way you can do it? When I right click and goto Align to grid it still doesnt fit, and the red box isnt in line with the grid.

02-28-2006, 11:11 AM	#2
o_ginger lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Carlisle, UK Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	A lot of the props box's arent set sizes. Its a pain, the only way I figured of doing tiny adjustments is to use the handles, like you would resize a brush. Drag it out one way and it nudges it across. I'm sure theres an easier way though.

02-28-2006, 11:21 AM	#3
o_nezumi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Peoples Republic of Harmfull Free Radicals Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	If you select 2 entities then the prop will align it's edges to the grid, instead of it's center. The other object can be anything. Also, Ctrl+m is the transform menu, where you can move objects by .5 or .25 or whatever.

02-28-2006, 11:37 AM	#4
o_eat Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Yeh most of the standard props arent 16*32 or whatever scale so they very rarely fit on the grid properly. Just do your best. The hard bit comes when moving multiple props - you cant align them the same with more than one selected. So I do similar to the above picture ^^^^ but select some brushwork that is much bigger than the props on both the x and y, plus the prop and then move them. The you delete the copied brushwork. They should be in the right place now. I used this on the lights on well fr a lot.

03-01-2006, 03:25 PM	#5
o_loader Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portsmouth, England Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Thanks for the hints guys.

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