Position, size and snapping

Set exact dimensions

Select the artwork and open Arrange → Position & size….
Enter X, bottom-left Y, width, height or relative rotation. Use the aspect lock when you want resizing to preserve proportions.
Use position and rotation for a horizontal or vertical line with a zero-size dimension. Check the bounds after applying a transform to a group.

Snap to the grid, artwork or guides

Snap target	When to use it
Grid	Place shapes at regular intervals. Set the grid size under View.
Object edges and centres	Align an edge or centre with nearby artwork while dragging a selection. Adjust Snap tolerance under Arrange.
Manual guides	Reuse an alignment line across several objects. Turn on Snap to guides in View.

Create a ruler guide

Drag from the top ruler for a horizontal guide or from the left ruler for a vertical guide. Release inside the work area. Use Lock guides to keep them in place. Guides are saved with the project and excluded from job output.

For where a job lands on the physical bed, see Work area and job origin.