Aligning a Tablet

When using a tablet, VectorWorks provides options for aligning it with the drawing area. Align the center of the drawing with the tablet’s center, align the 2D locus point with the center of the tablet, or align the 2D locus point with the position on the tablet of the next tablet cursor click. By default, VectorWorks aligns the center of the tablet with the center of the drawing area.

To align the 2D locus with the center of a tablet:

1.	Set a locus point.

See Creating 2D Loci for details on setting loci. Keep the locus point selected.

2.	Select Tools > Tablet.

If already in Tablet mode, deselect and select it again to align the tablet.

The Tablet to Screen Mapping dialog box opens.

3.	Click Align Tablet Center to Selected Locus.

The Align Next Tablet Click to Selected Locus option allows you to trace multiple objects from different sources and have them display in the drawing at the correct coordinates. For example, if two buildings need to maintain a set distance from each other, set a locus point, align the tablet to that locus, and create the first building. When that building is completed, set a second locus where the second building is supposed to be, realign the tablet, and create the second building. The boundary for the tablet is moved and the relationship between the objects is maintained.

4.

Click OK.

The center of the tablet is now aligned with the selected locus point. The tablet’s boundary box moves to indicate the center of the drawing tablet in relation to the drawing area.

This action only affects the center of the drawing tablet. The drawing area’s origin is unaffected.