pop-up menu, choose Delete standard. In the dialog box that
appears, choose a custom standard in the pop-up menu and click OK.
Using Smart Mouse for precise alignment
Smart Mouse is a drawing aid that can help you align objects pre-
cisely. Smart Mouse is particularly useful when using dimensioning
tools, because it can snap the pointer to the corners (and other points)
of objects, so dimension objects are perfectly aligned.
You can use 12 types of Smart Mouse constraints. The constraints
make the pointer (and objects that you draw or drag) snap to
the corners or centers of objects
even divisions (such as the midpoints) of object segments
specified lengths or angles
horizontal, vertical, or diagonal movement
tangential or perpendicular alignment with objects
the edges of vector objects
Types of Smart Mouse constraints
Relative constraints Indicate the relationship between the begin-
ning position and current position when you draw or drag an object.
These constraints can display pointers to indicate a constraint is met.
The relative constraints are: Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, Angle,
Multiple Angle, Length, and Tangent & Perpendicular.
Absolute constraints Indicate the relationship between the pointer
and objects. These constraints (except Object Edges) can display
source lines and pointers to show a constraint is met. The absolute
constraints are: Object Corners, Object Fractions, Polygon & Bézier
Anchors, Polygon Fractions, and Object Edges.
To activate Smart Mouse constraints
To use the Smart Mouse, select the constraints and then turn on Snap
To Smart Mouse. Refer to the table Smart Mouse constraints on
page 24.458 to learn how each constraint works.
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Choose Layout > Smart Mouse. This opens the Smart Mouse
palette, which contains icons for all constraints.
To activate or deactivate a constraint, click its icon. Active
constraint icons are highlighted.
Constraint icons appear in the
Smart Mouse palette. The active
constraints are shaded.