@syllie said in Confused about transform:
I was not able to use math in the transform boxes. I assumed I could just type +600 but it replaced the dimensions completely (is this even possible? if so: how to input?)
In the Move view the Horizontal (and Vertical) fields are relative movements, so no need for the +600, that would only modify the current value in the field.
Just type the relative movement amount in this field.
The settings in the transform panel baffle me ( I tried it with a manual copy, a clone, and a copy from both the transform > move and transform > transform panel). I know it should be 600px, but I need to input 206px to get it done.
The circled field is the Width of the selected object. The fields in the first column (left and up arrow labels) are the actual (not relative) positions. Here you can type something like +600 to add to the current position for relative movement.
For a more automated workflow, you can also use repeaters.
Also wondering if it is possible to use the center of an object (pivot / origin center) as a snapping point?
Yes, but it will be the center of the object, not the pivot point (which can be different). Enable the Snap to Objects mode for this.
