# Alignment function

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-function/32212>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [May 29, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-function/32212 "2024-05-29T18:38:54Z")\
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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:** [May 30, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-function/32212/4 "2024-05-30T15:46:02Z")

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I too have issue with the way the alignment tool functions. It would be great if you could do a three point alignment like in AutoCAD, but you can also use the translate tool and get close to the same functionality.

I also have a [thread](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-is-useful-when-you-know-how-to-use-it/30489/7) regarding align here with some tips and tricks. I would start by watching this [alignment video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgchH4bWLoQ&t=998s) and then the [translate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ8AznTuP7E) one.

Translate has become my go-to because after you choose the object you want to align, you can then select an edge and continue holding the mouse button to snap to a specific point.

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