Allign tool - options blocked/grey

[enzo_87]

Hi everyone,
I've used in the past the allignment tool, with the option "allign to fist selected".

it seems I can't use this option anymore, the options in the tool are greyed out and I can't choose anything.
I have 2 objects selected already.

Am I missing something? 

Thanks in advance,
Lorenzo 

[enzo_87]

thanks for your answer,
what do you mean with "pick an allignment first"?
if an object is not selected, tool is not even available

[Old Bruce]

You have the Distribute selection chosen (the far right button).  Choose one of the buttons tor the top, middle or bottom instead.

[enzo_87]

I understand now,
thank you both.

But I think the previous workflow made more sense😅

[Old Bruce]

Having said what I said I now notice that your screenshot of the Alignment is quite different from mine, which application are you using and which version? I have 1.9.0

[enzo_87]

1 minute ago, Old Bruce said:

Having said what I said I now notice that your screenshot of the Alignment is quite different from mine, which application are you using and which version? I have 1.9.0

1.9.0 too, on windows

[Old Bruce]

Okay, a Mac versus Windows difference. Good to know.

[Pšenda]

5 hours ago, enzo_87 said:

But I think the previous workflow made more sense

I disagree with you, because your choices change based on your choice of alignment or distribution type, so it would be foolish to allow you to set something that will change immediately. Despite the fact that the options and the need to set them are logically arranged from top to bottom.

[enzo_87]

you are Free to disagree.
I personally prefer to be able to choose what I want since start, not waiting to allign first and then deciding how.
Different workflow