Can't use Align/Distribute tool on Lighting Objects.

[benpilat]

I recently upgraded to Vectorworks 2008 and I'm now unable to use the "Align and Distribute Items" tool in the Spotlight tool set. When I make a selection of lights, Vectorworks doesn't let me draw the line along which to align my objects. I receive the error message: "Make a selection of objects before using this tool." However, I am able to use the tool on 2D objects.

I'm aware of the "Align and Distribute" menu command, but it doesn't offer the same functionality as the spotlight tool. I have created my own workspace and have moved the tool into the "basic" tool set, but I don't think this is the cause of the problem; the same tool in the Spotlight tool set has the same problem. I am curious if it is a 2008 bug.

-Ben Pilat

[klinzey]

The "Align and Distribute Items" tool works for me. Are your lights on the active layer?

[benpilat]

Nope. That was the problem. I wasn't aware that the tool only works on lights in the active layer.

Thanks!