Hello, can I do this in Inkscape?
I have a group of objects, I can say it is a symbol. Now I would like to snap multiple different symbols to the grid, like the symbols in AutoCAD. The problem is where is the snap point of the group.
Can I define my own origin of the symbol? In the other words, can I define object group origin (anchor) point?

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There's not really an Inkscape equivalent to "origin" or "anchor". But it sounds like you're looking for Snapping. There are many things that snap and that are targets for snapping. Depending on the version of Inkscape you're using and/or your canvas setup, the Snap control bar might be along the right side of the window, or along the top of the canvas. Note that the control bar might be hidden, if so, go to View menu > Show/Hide to reveal it. The top or leftmost button must be engaged, to enable snapping, then after that, you can choose what you want to snap and snap to what. Here are some of the possibilities -- nodes, paths, bounding box, grid, guides, page, centers, corners.

You might also need to enable snapping or adjust the strength (distance) of the snap from Document Properties > Snap tab. Also, here's where the info on snapping is in the Guide: http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL ... pping.html although it may have changed since, if you're using a development version.

If this doesn't answer your question, just reply back with clarification, and we'll try again

Just to say that you can snap to the center of rotation ( http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL ... tionCenter ); which you can move relative to the object so you can use that as the snapping target to achieve what you want.

Thank you for answers. But it seems that the coordinates of the "snapping" point of the group are not saved with the group. Any time I want make a copy of the group I need move the "snapping" point first and than move and snap it to the grid.
Just I'm looking for a way how to simply place multiple different "symbols" (group of objects) and snap them to the grid. Like the way in the AutoCAD.

I guess I'm not really clear what you're asking. I'm not familiar with AutoCAD.

If you enable snapping of nodes to the grid, then nodes will snap. If you enable bounding box snapping, then the bounding box will snap to the grid (or bounding box corners or centers or centers of rotation. As I said, many things will snap. You just have to choose something that is common to all your objects. If the "symbol" is a group, then it sounds like snapping of bounding box might be better than nodes.

I'm not sure what point it is that you are moving -- is it the rotation center, as tomh suggested? If you copy a group, it should copy the rotation center as it is in the original. You shouldn't have to move it for every copy.

I think I might try snapping the bounding box or some part of the bounding box. But again, I'm not entirely clear what you're asking, since I'm not familiar with AutoCAD.

brynn wrote:I guess I'm not really clear what you're asking.

I think what @frpr is asking is a way of "permanent" snapping. ie. if I align two objects by their right edge but then move one of the objects to the right then they are no longer right aligned - permanent snapping would leave the two objects still right aligned. This would then apply to all your other snapping abilities ie rotate, scale , position etc. It would be GREAT if inkscape implemented this (maybe it already does?). I don't know if the SVG standards support it. It would be very powerful to link objects in this way and many high$ do it (autocad, 3dsmax etc).

This is a feature I would love; 'linking objects' by rotation and/or scale and/or alignment and/or position, having a 'multiplier' for this (ie. have something stuck at 10%, or make it a negative scale, or user defined), and enable this for groups layers etc.

btw. I'm very new to inkscape but LOVE it