Align / Distort 3D Parts > Align, Edge - Edge (3D Menu)

This command can be used to align multiple 3D parts in a way that two edges will lie on a common straight line.

The 3D parts to be aligned must be chosen. Click on objects to choose them.

Any component edge or construction line can be identified as the reference edge of the alignment by clicking near to it. This is usually an edge that is part of the chosen 3D parts.

Any component edge or construction line can be identified as the target edge of the alignment by clicking near to it. This is usually an edge that is not part of the chosen 3D parts.

After choosing the 3D parts, they will be aligned so that the reference edge lies on the same straight line as the target edge.

To align the components further, try one of the following commands:

It is well possible to identify both edges from within the chosen components, although the result will be confusing since the target edge will be moved, too.