To Change the Position of Objects Anchored to Layout Nodes with Node Anchors

You can change the coordinate system and orientation of an object anchored to a layout node. You can also define offsets from the node.

1. Double-click the anchored object.
2. On the Properties palette, expand Basic Location from Node.
   Tip: You can also access commands to change the position of the anchored object from the context menu. Select the anchored object, right-click, and click Node Anchor. From the submenu, choose the desired command to manipulate the anchored object in relation to its anchoring node.
3. Click Anchor.
4. Change the position or orientation of the anchored object:

   If you want to…	Then…
   specify an offset from the object to the node	specify offset values for the X, Y, or Z position.
   anchor the object to the center of the node	select Center on Node.
   have the anchored object use the coordinate system of the node	select Use Node Coordinate System.
   not have the anchored object use the coordinate system of the node	specify X, Y, or Z normals for the anchored object.
   flip the object along the X, Y, or Z axes	select Flip X, Flip Y, or Flip Z.

5. Click OK.