RE: Feature request: Arithmetic in coordinate fields

2026-05-08T19:39:14Z

Hi Leon. You're talking about in the Properties panel? We'll add that to our enhancement backlog.

Here are some features you may or may not already be aware of:

Blue lines when dragging or resizing objects to help align things.
Arrow keys to nudge objects 10px.
Ctrl+Arrows to nudge objects 1px (Cmd+Arrow on Mac?).
Copy Coordinates and Paste Coordinates (or Paste Size (or Paste Coordinates AND Size)).
Alignment tools. Alt + A, T to quickly Align Top.
Alignment > Center Horizontally or Vertically.
You can add a Line on the Master and set it to Start Visible = False to create your own guidelines.
Grid is 10px by default, and is used for dragging, resizing, and nudging. It can be adjusted in the Edit > Preferences > Grid menu. It can also be shown or hidden.
Snap Objects to Objects and Snap Objects to Grid can be turned off in the Edit menu.
Hold Alt when resizing or dragging to bypass the grid.
Hold Ctrl when resizing to resize from center.
Hold Shift while dragging to align to 45 degree angles (mostly just to move things straight up and down or side to side).
Copy and Paste Format (not really for moving objects, but useful nonetheless.

Video - https://share.smartbuilder.com/public/videotutorials/Authoring_Stage_Tips.mp4

Feature request: Arithmetic in coordinate fields

2026-05-08T10:06:50Z

Hi,
I have seen other apps allow adjustment of x / y coordinates by inserting arithmetic operators into the input fields.
For example: Click into the field for the x coordinate and type "+50" it will move the object 50 px right of its current position. "-50" will move it 50 px left.
In size fields: Click into the width field and enter "/2" and it will set the width to half its current value.
I would find it very convenient if SmartBuilder could add this.
Many thanks in advance.