You can arrange model elements so they are relative to each other.
Prerequisites
Diagram with multiple elements is opened and reserved for editing. Elements to be aligned are not in different processes or lanes.
Note
Only the options which mean that elements won't be moved on top of each other can be selected when arranging elements in a diagram.
Context
Use the commands in the Design>Arrange>Align submenu for aligning the selected elements:
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Align Left ([Ctrl]+[L])Align the selected elements at the left edge of the primary selection.
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Align Center ([Ctrl]+[I])Align the selected elements at the vertical center of the primary selection.
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Align Right ([Ctrl]+[R])Align the selected elements at the right edge of the primary selection.
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Align Top ([Ctrl]+[T])Align the selected elements with the top edge of the element first selected.
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Horizontal ([Ctrl]+[H])Align the selected elements at the horizontal center of the primary selection.
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Align Bottom ([Ctrl]+[B])Align the selected elements at the bottom edge of the primary selection.
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Distribute Horizontal
Align the selected elements so that the elements are evenly distributed over a horizontal line. This command requires a selection of at least three similar elements.
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Distribute Vertical
Align the selected elements so that the elements are evenly distributed over a vertical line. This command requires a selection of at least three similar elements.
How to proceed
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Select the element which the other elements should be aligned with.
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Keep the [Ctrl] key pressed and select the elements to be aligned.
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Select Design>Arrange>Align and the type of alignment.
The elements are aligned with the element first selected according to the type of alignment selected.
