How to avoid decimals on position and size using pixels?

Question

I am using Adobe Illustrator CS6 to create small images (like icons) for my app so I need pixel precision.How can I avoid X, Y, W and H properties to have decimals? Can I configure 0 decimals for this properties on my document?If I use the textboxes with this properties it does right, it increases pixel by pixel, but when draggin with the mouse it uses up to 3 decimals.

Answer 1

Good question. While Illustrator was originally intended for vector art intended for print, it's also a powerful tool for creating pixel-perfect art for digital projects like web and app design.

To avoid decimals in your X, Y, W, and H properties, to primary function to enable is "Snap to Pixel" under the View > Snap to Pixel menu.

I'd also suggest changing the Units of your document to Pixels if you haven't already, my opening Settings > Units..., and changing and changing General, Stroke, and Type to Pixels.