Layout Shape

Lay Shapes out Horizontally, Vertically or within a Grid.

Intro

When you add Shapes to a Layout Shape, the Shapes are stacked next to each other (either vertically, horizontally or in a grid). The Layout Shape's size is then determined by the total size of the Shapes within it. The result is that as you animate a Shape contained in a Layout Shape the others will move in relation to it.

UI

Common Attributes +

Layout - select how Shapes are laid out:

• Grid Layout - see Grid Layout.

• Horizontal Layout - see Horizontal Layout.

• Vertical Layout - see Vertical Layout.

Size - set the dimensions of the Layout Shape. By default, this is connected to Composition's Resolution attribute. To manually set this value, delete this connection.

Add Spacer - spacers can be used to create gaps or blank cells in the Layout.

Layout Items - drag 'n' drop or connect Shapes to this area.There are further options within the Layout Items list. These differ depending on the Layout mode selected:

• - toggle whether a Shape appears in the Layout or not.
• Settings:

  • Grid Layout

    • Column Span - set how many columns a Shape will span. A setting of 2 will mean a Shape will be placed in a cell 2 columns wide.

    • Row Span - set how many rows a Shape will span. A setting of 2 will mean a Shape will be placed in a cell 2 rows tall.

    • Fixed Position - set a fixed cell for a Shape to be positioned in.

    • Position - set a cell for the Shape to be positioned in. For example, values of 2, 2 will position the Shape in the second column of the second row.

  • Horizontal Layout

    • Baseline - place Shapes on the baseline. This is useful for aligning Text and Shapes.

    • Vertical Alignment - set the vertical alignment for the Shape within its cell.

  • Vertical Layout

    • Horizontal Alignment - set the horizontal alignment for the Shape within its cell.

• - remove the Shape from the Layout Items.

Quick start:

1. Create 3 Shapes.

2. Select them all in the Viewport.

3. Right click and select Embed in Horizontal Layout.

All three shapes are added to a Layout Shape and placed in a horizontal layout. As you adjust the scale or size of the shapes the other will move to accommodate the change.