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1. Re: Can't position illustrator shape precisely.
Monika Gause Nov 2, 2011 7:59 AM (in response to upstart1762)Check, if the Align to pixel grid setting is on. See transform panel and manual.
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2. Re: Can't position illustrator shape precisely.
upstart1762 Nov 2, 2011 8:05 AM (in response to Monika Gause)That was it. Thank you! Not sure how to sync ruler with pixel grid so positioning works more seemlessly, but I will check the manual if that's what you are suggesting.
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3. Re: Can't position illustrator shape precisely.
Monika Gause Nov 2, 2011 8:22 AM (in response to upstart1762)You might be better off with aligning strokes on the outside or inside. It might get complicated trying to adjust the ruler to the pixel grid.
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4. Re: Can't position illustrator shape precisely.
upstart1762 Nov 2, 2011 8:41 AM (in response to Monika Gause)It wasn't that I couldn't calculate or account for the stroke. Illustrator simply wouldn't let me place the object where I knew I wanted to. Obviously, I have to be able to use my x and y data field to precisely position my objects sometimes. Seems like those fields are based on the ruler and NOT the pixel grid. Guess I'll just leave pixel grid align off at all times. And, yes, then I will always position strokes outside or inside.
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5. Re: Can't position illustrator shape precisely.
Monika Gause Nov 2, 2011 9:16 AM (in response to upstart1762)BTW: the pixel grid is only important when designing for the screen. So maybe you don't need it anyway
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6. Re: Can't position illustrator shape precisely.
upstart1762 Nov 2, 2011 9:56 AM (in response to Monika Gause)I design for the screen quite a bit. I've just read a bit about the pixel grid and how critical it is in getting sharp edges. Now what I can't find is how one syncs the ruler to this grid. Because if the ruler and the grid aren't synced up, then you have to choose one or the other (exact positioning or sharp edges). There must be a way to sync these two necessities.
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7. Re: Can't position illustrator shape precisely.
Monika Gause Nov 2, 2011 10:03 AM (in response to upstart1762)You can not reposition the pixel grid, but you can adjust the ruler by moving the crosshair-symbol in the upper left of the window (where the two rulers meet).


