Print Composer 2.0 – Take #6

The latest version of Print composer features new

Rulers and guide lines or “alignments”

Rulers are a well-known feature in graphics programs such as Gimp and Photoshop. Now you can also find them in QGIS Print Composer. Click onto the ruler, hold the mouse key down and move the cursor to position guide lines for map feature alignment.

Of course, there’s also the handy “Snap to grid” functionality.