Set the default distance for Smart Modeling

You can set the default distance for objects that are placed when modeling with Smart Modeling.

Please note that this procedure will layout the current model, but you can easily undo the layout as described below. Keep in mind that the change of the default distance affects future layouts operations.

Procedure

  1. Activate the Model tab bar.
  2. Click Layout Layout. The layout options are provided.
  3. Enter values for Horizontal item spacing and Vertical item spacing.
  4. Keep the Use as default check box enabled.
  5. Click OK. The changed layout is applied to already placed objects.
  6. If the new layout does not meet your requirements, click Undo Undo. The layout operation is undone and the model looks as before.

The entered item spacing is set as the default distance for objects you place using Smart Modeling.

See also

What is the Smart Modeling toolbar for?