pop-up menu, choose “Delete standard.” In the dialog box that appears, choose a custom standard in the pop-up menu and click OK. Using Smart Mouse for precise alignment Smart Mouse is a drawing aid that can help you align objects pre- cisely. Smart Mouse is particularly useful when using dimensioning tools, because it can snap the pointer to the corners (and other points) of objects, so dimension objects are perfectly aligned. You can use 12 types of Smart Mouse constraints. The constraints make the pointer (and objects that you draw or drag) snap to •   the corners or centers of objects •   even divisions (such as the midpoints) of object segments •   specified lengths or angles •   horizontal, vertical, or diagonal movement •   tangential or perpendicular alignment with objects •   the edges of vector objects Types of Smart Mouse constraints Relative constraints     Indicate the relationship between the begin- ning position and current position when you draw or drag an object. These constraints can display pointers to indicate a constraint is met. The relative constraints are: Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, Angle, Multiple Angle, Length, and Tangent & Perpendicular. Absolute constraints    Indicate the relationship between the pointer and objects. These constraints (except Object Edges) can display source lines and pointers to show a constraint is met. The absolute constraints are: Object Corners, Object Fractions, Polygon & Bézier Anchors, Polygon Fractions, and Object Edges. To activate Smart Mouse constraints To use the Smart Mouse, select the constraints and then turn on Snap To Smart Mouse. Refer to the table “Smart Mouse constraints” on page 24.458 to learn how each constraint works. 1 Choose Layout > Smart Mouse. This opens the Smart Mouse palette, which contains icons for all constraints. •   To activate or deactivate a constraint, click its icon. Active constraint icons are highlighted. Constraint icons appear in the Smart Mouse palette. The active constraints are shaded.
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