# Align along an axis like Blender3D

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-along-an-axis-like-blender3d/35331>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [November 26, 2024, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-along-an-axis-like-blender3d/35331 "2024-11-26T11:14:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![dayanamambebegim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f475e1/32.png) [@dayanamambebegim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dayanamambebegim)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-along-an-axis-like-blender3d/35331/1 "2024-11-26T11:14:36Z")

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When using the “ **Align Tool** ,” it attaches the object to the other object. I only want it to align along the “Z” axis while keeping “X” and “Y” fixed. This is not possible with the “Align Tool.” I want to align only along the axis, similar to how it works in Blender3D software; I don’t want the entire object to attach together.

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**Author:** ![jcclow](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/jcclow/32/23888_2.png) [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-along-an-axis-like-blender3d/35331/2 "2024-11-26T16:36:01Z")

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See this [link](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-is-useful-when-you-know-how-to-use-it/30489). I have had issues with the Align tool since day one and I’ve just learned that I have a love/hate relationship with it. Sometimes Translate is the better tool.