Is it correct the Alignment operation?

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Alignment in KICAD operates based on the last selected component.

But generally speaking, if you are told to align left or right, shouldn’t you move it to align to the outermost?

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But generally speaking, if you are told to align left or right, shouldn’t you move it to align to the outermost?

This depends.
Aligning to the most left/right item makes the operation simple and predictable, but less flexible. (which I would prefer).
The current solution is harder to use (and to remember), but more flexible/powerful.
It’s just a design decision the developers have to made…

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I always wondered what the rules were for alignment, thanks for that insight, everyday is a school day :wink:

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Of all the programs I’ve used, I’ve never encountered KICAD’s sorting method.
The current sorting method of KICAD is not sorting left or right, but sorting according to a specific standard. Wouldn’t it be better to create another sorting method and add it to the menu?

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