Align Model Pattern Lines to Elements

Use this procedure when you want to align brickwork or tiles (represented by model pattern lines) to an element, such as the edge of a wall or window.

  1. Click Modify tabModify panel Align.
  2. Click the line on the element that you want to align with the model pattern line.
  3. Place the cursor on the element that has the model pattern.

    Check the status bar to confirm that you have highlighted a shape handle. If the desired pattern line is not highlighted, move the cursor near the line and press TAB again until it highlights.

  4. Click to select the shape handle as the alignment reference.

Example

Surface pattern aligning to a window

Completed alignment of window to pattern line