Working With Grids

When editing a frame, you can work with grids in the Frame Editor. A grid is simply a series of dots displayed a certain distance apart on a frame, with each dot representing a specific location on that frame. They help you more accurately place objects on a frame. The grid does not display in the output, but is simply shown in the Frame Editor. By dragging and placing the edges of an object along those dots, you can be assured that the object is positioned more accurately and aligned with other objects in the frame.

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How to Show or Hide the Grid

Open a movie frame.
Do one of the following, depending on the part of the user interface you are using:
- Ribbon Select Tools > Show Grid.
- Local Toolbar In the top toolbar of the Frame Editor, click the arrow next to the Grid button and select Show Grid.
If the option has a check mark next to it, the grid is shown on the page. If the option does not have a check mark, the grid is not shown.

How to Snap Objects to the Grid

Open a movie frame.
Do one of the following, depending on the part of the user interface you are using:
- Ribbon Select Tools > Snap to Grid.
- Local Toolbar In the top toolbar of the Frame Editor, click the arrow next to the Grid button and select Snap to Grid.
If the option has a check mark next to it, the grid is shown on the page. If the option does not have a check mark, the grid is not shown.

How to Modify Space Between Dots

Open a movie frame.
Do one of the following, depending on the part of the user interface you are using:
- Ribbon Select Tools > Edit Grid.
- Local Toolbar In the top toolbar of the Frame Editor, click the arrow next to the Grid button and select Edit Grid.
The Grid Options dialog opens.
In the Size field, enter the amount of space (in pixels) to be shown between dots on the grid.
Click OK.