Arrange in Y¶

Object distribution tool for creating vertical columns with automatic spacing

What is it?¶

Arrange in Y is a distribution tool that arranges selected objects in a vertical column along the Y axis. It automatically computes spacing using each object's bounding box dimensions and applies user-defined spacing between objects. Optional alignment features can reset X/Z coordinates for perfect alignment.

Access and Shortcuts¶

Pie Menu: Transform section → "Arrange in Y"
Operator: object.arrange_selected_y
Requirements: Object mode with multiple objects selected

Workflow¶

Select the objects you want to arrange in Object mode
Activate "Arrange in Y" from the pie menu
Configure spacing and options in the operator popup
Objects are distributed along Y axis with specified spacing
Optionally enable X/Z reset for perfect grid alignment

Automatic Y-axis distribution with bounding box-based spacing

Parameters¶

Spacing Control: - Spacing Y: Additional space between consecutive bounding boxes along Y axis - Uses actual bounding box dimensions for accurate spacing

Alignment Options: - Reset X/Z: Places all objects with base at Z=0 and X-aligned to 0 - Sort by Name: Alphabetically sorts objects before arranging

Distribution Method: - Uses world-space bounding boxes for robust results - Accounts for object rotations and scales - Maintains relative object orientations

Tips¶

Works with objects of any size and rotation due to bounding box calculation
Perfect for creating organized layouts of mixed objects
Use Reset X/Z for creating perfect grid arrangements
Sort by Name helps maintain logical order in complex scenes
Great for architectural elements, product arrangements, and level design
Combines well with Arrange in X for grid layouts

Suggested Images¶

Pie menu with "Arrange in Y" option highlighted
Before/after showing distributed objects
Example with Reset X/Z enabled vs disabled
Mixed object types arranged in column

Known Limitations¶

Requires multiple objects to be meaningful
Spacing calculation based on bounding boxes may not account for visual spacing needs
Very large objects may create unexpected gaps
Rotation of objects affects bounding box calculation