How to move 2 groups/images simultaneously but in opposite directions

[HydroJLW]

Hi,

Sorry if this has been asked before. I couldn't find a similar answer for my particular issue, but I am sure I have had this problem before and can't remember how to solve it.

When arranging 2 groups/images on a page/artboard, how can I mirror the movements of the 2 shapes so that they move in opposite directions at the same time? E.g. both groups moving inwards or outwards simultaneously. (example in attached photo).

Thank you,

Jack

[GarryP]

The best way to do it would probably be dependant upon your exact requirements.

One way would be to use a Constraints Group as shown in my attached video, but there are probably lots of other ways.

[HydroJLW]

7 minutes ago, GarryP said:

The best way to do it would probably be dependant upon your exact requirements.

One way would be to use a Constraints Group as shown in my attached video, but there are probably lots of other ways.

Thanks so much, @GarryP 👍

[HydroJLW]

46 minutes ago, GarryP said:

The best way to do it would probably be dependant upon your exact requirements.

One way would be to use a Constraints Group as shown in my attached video, but there are probably lots of other ways.

Any idea why this sometimes crops in on the object when I start adjusting the constraints? Thanks.

[HydroJLW]

3 minutes ago, HydroJLW said:

Any idea why this sometimes crops in on the object when I start adjusting the constraints? Thanks.

And also sometimes the object suddenly gets stretched 🤔

[dominik]

2 hours ago, HydroJLW said:

When arranging 2 groups/images on a page/artboard, how can I mirror the movements of the 2 shapes so that they move in opposite directions at the same time? E.g. both groups moving inwards or outwards simultaneously. (example in attached photo).

Sometimes it happens to me that I need to move several objects the exact same amount of space. Here's my quick and dirty way: use the arrow keys and count.

E.g. arrow left moves an object a given amount of pixels to the left. That given amount of pixels (or any other unit) is defined under 'Options > Tools'.

Hitting five times arrow left and hitting five times arrow right on the other object gives exactly the same movements in opposite directions.

Note: you can use Shift + arrow key to multiply the distance by 10.

d.

[HydroJLW]

1 hour ago, dominik said:

Sometimes it happens to me that I need to move several objects the exact same amount of space. Here's my quick and dirty way: use the arrow keys and count.

E.g. arrow left moves an object a given amount of pixels to the left. That given amount of pixels (or any other unit) is defined under 'Options > Tools'.

Hitting five times arrow left and hitting five times arrow right on the other object gives exactly the same movements in opposite directions.

Note: you can use Shift + arrow key to multiply the distance by 10.

d.

Thanks, Dominik - that is useful to keep in mind 👍

[David in Яuislip]

I haven't watched GarryP's video but this is how I do it with Publisher V1

I got nowhere using group so I nested the shapes within a rectangle shape set to no fill & no stroke

[HydroJLW]

11 minutes ago, David in Яuislip said:

I haven't watched GarryP's video but this is how I do it with Publisher V1

I got nowhere using group so I nested the shapes within a rectangle shape set to no fill & no stroke

Thanks, David, I will give this method a go with the one set of objects that seems to not like being put in a group.

[GarryP]

17 hours ago, HydroJLW said:

Any idea why this sometimes crops in on the object when I start adjusting the constraints?

 

17 hours ago, HydroJLW said:

And also sometimes the object suddenly gets stretched

Can you give more details about these two things?
A screenshot and/or video is often useful when explaining a visual issue.

[HydroJLW]

On 6/24/2023 at 9:16 AM, GarryP said:

 

Can you give more details about these two things?
A screenshot and/or video is often useful when explaining a visual issue.

Sorry for the delay in replying to this! - I figured out one issue I was also having with regard to the objects disappearing when made into a constraint group. I have not yet reproduced the other errors as I have been able to do what I need for now, but I will update here when I revisit this document and if/when the problem reoccurs.

Thanks for your help.