How do I set a specific distance between two objects?
Use the FROM command. First select the object you want to move. Select the base point. Then either right click, move to snap overrides and choose FROM or SHIFT+Right Click and choose FROM. Then choose a point on the object you want it near and type in the distance (don't forget to either have polar or orthogonal snaps on) otherwise you might not be perfectly perpendicular to the line. See the two images below and the link as well
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It looks like your trying to make the cut out central to the main object. In that case you need to use MOVE and TEMPORARY TRACK POINT (On the same right click menu). You first need to choose the point on the cutout you need to align with the main object. Then choose TEMPORARY TRACK POINT. Now choose the point you want to align on the main object. You will see a dotted line, which will help. See the link and image below
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