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Align parts of a drawing

Alexander
Hello everyone,

how can I align parts of a drawing?

Simple example:
Two rectangles of different sizes should be aligned horizontally on their left edge.
Theoretically, I would select the two rectangles and then click on an "Align"-button. This is how I know it from other graphics programs.
I can't find a way to do this in the menus of LibreCad.

I hope to have found the right subforum for my question.

Thanks for your time.
Greeting,
Alexander

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Re: Align parts of a drawing

dellus
Try Plugins - Align.
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Re: Align parts of a drawing

Alexander
Many thanks for the quick response.

I create 2 rectangles, select them (left mouse button) and then click [Plugins]-[Align].

Nothing happens.
The rectangles are still selected.

Is my LC-Version perhaps not completely installed?
Where/how can I check if the alignment-plugin is installed?
And if not, where can I get it and how must it be installed.

Many greetings,
Alexander
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Re: Align parts of a drawing

Alexander
By the way, I use Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS
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Re: Align parts of a drawing

dellus
Look at the status bar (bottom) or the command line: you are asked to define reference points. Press Align first, then select the entities, close selection with Enter. The command probably doesn't work exactly the way you expect but does it's purpose.
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Re: Align parts of a drawing

Alexander
Yes - something is happening.
Not as I expected, but still.
Will play and learn a little with the plugin. If I don't get any further, I'll contact again.

Thanks for the time and many greetings,
Alexander