Snapping

Summary

This lesson explains Snapping, a layout tool in Rive that acts like a magnet to help align layers precisely. It demonstrates how objects can snap to the Artboard's center and edges, or to other objects' boundaries, and covers how to toggle this feature on or off.

Step by Step

1. 00:04
   Visual Guides

   When dragging a layer, red lines appear to indicate that Rive is snapping the object to a specific guide, such as the Artboard's center.
2. 00:24
   Snap Targets

   Layers can snap to the Artboard's center, sides, and corners.
3. 00:36
   Object-to-Object Snapping

   With multiple layers, objects can snap to each other's tops, sides, and corners for perfect alignment.
4. 00:50
   Toggle Snapping

   Disable snapping globally via the top menu to allow for free, unconstrained movement.
5. 01:01
   Temporary Disable (Cmd/Ctrl)

   Hold Command (Mac) or Control (Windows) while dragging to temporarily bypass snapping without turning it off in the settings.

Notes About Current Rive

• Efficiency: Snapping is essential for maintaining a clean and symmetrical design, especially when working with geometric shapes.
• Smart Guides: Rive's snapping system automatically detects relevant alignment points based on the active layers in the Hierarchy.