# Allow meshes to be part of a group of objects for the Align tool

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-meshes-to-be-part-of-a-group-of-objects-for-the-align-tool/30680>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [March 7, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-meshes-to-be-part-of-a-group-of-objects-for-the-align-tool/30680 "2024-03-07T18:57:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![justin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@justin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/justin)\
**Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-meshes-to-be-part-of-a-group-of-objects-for-the-align-tool/30680/1 "2024-03-07T18:57:33Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature.

**The problem that this feature will solve:**  
Imported meshes can’t be used with the Align tool (which generally makes sense, since they lack the required data).

**Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature:**  
If, however, one or more bodies are selected along with the mesh, the Align function should still be usable, using a face or edge from one of the selected bodies, and the mesh should just be moved along with aligned body.

**What can’t you achieve without this feature?**  
Using the align tool when selecting a group of objects that includes one or more imported meshes. E.g., if an imported mesh is part of a group of bodies and needs to keep its relative position with them.