Software Applications

Paint Shop Pro: Part 2 of our Free PSP Training Course

Distributing Vector Objects

Use the Object distribution buttons on the Tool Options palette to evenly distribute three or more selected objects in relation to each other.

With the objects selected:

  • Click the Distribute Vertical Top button to distribute the objects so that their top edges are evenly spaced from one object to the next:

  • Click the Distribute Vertical Center button to distribute objects so that their centers are evenly spaced vertically from one object to the next:

  • Click the Distribute Vertical Bottom button to distribute objects so that their bottom edges are evenly spaced from one object to the next:

  • Click the Distribute Horizontal Left button to distribute the objects so that their left edges are evenly spaced from one object to the next:

  • Click the Distribute Horizontal Center button to distribute the objects so that their centers are evenly spaced horizontally from one object to the next:

  • Click the Distribute Horizontal Right button to distribute the objects so that their right edges are evenly spaced from one object to the next:

Positioning Vector Objects on the Canvas

Use the Position on canvas buttons on the Tool Options palette to align, distribute, and arrange objects on the canvas.

With the objects selected:

  • Click the Center In Canvas button to center all the objects on the canvas:

  • Click the Align Horizontally Center in Canvas button to horizontally center the objects on the canvas:

  • Click the Align Vertically Center in Canvas button to vertically center the objects on the canvas:

  • Click the Space Evenly Horizontal button to horizontally distribute the centers of the objects:

  • Click the Space Evenly Vertical button to vertically distribute the centers of the objects: