Defines placement methods according to the geometry of the items that you are placing. You can select options that allow you to define snap placement (using connect points), orthogonal placement, mirroring, assign ownership of items, and so forth. Distances can be defined for items you are placing inside other items.
After selecting Geometric on the Items Tab (Rule Properties Dialog), the Geometric Placement Properties dialog opens when you select the Properties button next to the Placement type list .
Action
Position
Defines the action to take when positioning the target item. Choose from the following options:
None
Allows you to place an item without it actually touching the item on which it is being placed.
Snap
Allows you to actually place an item that automatically attaches to the geometry of the item on which you are placing it.
Rotation
Defines the action to take when rotating an item that you are placing. Choose from the following options:
None
Indicates that no rotation applies.
Align
Rotates the item that you are placing perpendicular to the geometry of the item on which you are placing it. You can place the item at any angle.
Orthogonal
Sets the rotation to 90 degrees using the north, south, east, and west positions.
Mirror
Defines an action to take when mirroring an item. Choose from the following options:
Mirror to Cursor
Mirrors the item according to location of the pointer. If the pointer is outside the item, then you can mirror and place your item there. If the pointer is inside the item, then you can mirror the item and place it.
Mirror to Outside
Mirrors the item that you are placing outside of the geometry of the item already placed.
Mirror to Inside
Mirrors the item that you are placing inside of the geometry of the item that you already placed.
None
Does not allow mirroring of the item you are placing.
Owner
Defines the item that owns the item that you are placing. For example, if you are placing a nozzle on a pump, then the pump is defined as the owner of the nozzle. If the pump is moved later, then the nozzle moves with the pump. Choose from the following options:
None
Implies items that you are placing are not associated and do not move with the item already placed.
Glue to Target
Establishes an association with the item you are placing and the item already placed. If one of these items is moved, all associated items move also.
Reach
Allows you to place an item inside another item without touching the geometry of the item already placed.
Reach distance
Defines the effective distance between the source and target items for associated actions to exhibit their behavior. This distance is measured in meters.