How to define a point 1

[Sinexus]

I have a couple of questions here:

1)
I have a figure that consists of several pieces. Two of these are lines that cross. I would like to have the intersection of these lines snap to a guide or a grid point, but I haven't been able to define this point. Anyone?

2)
Is there any way to use the mouse wheel to zoom?? So much easier...

Thx

 

[nefaste]

1) If I understand you, you have two intersecting lines and you want to move them until the intersection lies on a grid/guide.

I think you need to add a point to do this. Select one of the lines, and use smart guides (Ctrl+U) to add an anchor point exactly where the lines intersect. Then select both lines and drag this new point to the grid/guide.

Be wary that smart guides won't work when "snap to grid" is turned on.

HTH

 

[itchybug]

When you have smart guides on, when you go over the intersection, a text label will pop up saying "Intersect", that way if you click right there, you can drag that point and with it both paths to wherever you like.

HTH

Bert

http://www.itchybug.com

 

[Sinexus]

I found that out too, but thx anyways guys, really appreciate all the help I get here!

 

[nicksims]

Sinexus,

re: Is there any way to use the mouse wheel to zoom??

alt/wheel will zoom in and out (or on the keyboard- ctrl+ and ctrl-)
ctrl/wheel will scroll left/right

Nick

 

[Sinexus]

I'm using CS, but I can't get those zoom functions to work with the mouse like you say Nick...

 

[nicksims]

I can't vouch for CS. I have CS2 which was an upgrade from 9.0.2.

I am running win xp and the mouse is a logitech media mouse, but I would imagine that any mouse with a scroll wheel should operate in the same manner. Now for my mouse, I do have the option of changing some settings within the mouse software (how fast the buttons work, how the buttons click and the speed/functionality of the wheel...) Perhaps you have something similar for your mouse?

Nick