User guide

.To scale the bonds to a new fixed length that you specify, select Scale selected objects so that median
bond is option, and type the new median bond length.
To scale the object to a percentage of the current size, select Scale by option, and specify the percentage. A
value greater than 100% enlarges it; a value less than 100% reduces it.
4. Click Scale.
Centering objects
To center an object (or group of objects) on the page:
1. Select the object.
2. Go to Object>Center on Page.
The selected object moves so that the center of the selection rectangle is at the center of the page.
Aligning objects
You can align objects vertically and horizontally along their centers or edges.
Note: Objects are aligned with the selected object that appears highest on the page.
To align two or more objects:
1. Select the objects.
2. Go to Object>Align.
Note: If you select only part of a structure or group with a selection tool, only that part is used for the alignment,
but the entire structure or group moves.
Distributing objects
Use the distribute command to distribute objects horizontally or vertically and at an equal distance apart.
To distribute three or more objects:
1. Select the objects to distribute.
2. Go to Object>Distribute, and choose Vertically or Horizontally.
Figure 3.8: Distributing objects
The space between the objects is equalized. The upper, lower, right, and left positions of objects in your selection
remain unchanged.
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