# IfcOpenShell - IFC toolkit and geometry engine
# Copyright (C) 2025 Thomas Krijnen <thomas@aecgeeks.com>
#
# This file is part of IfcOpenShell.
#
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from ifcopenshell import entity_instance


def get_alignment(layout: entity_instance) -> entity_instance:
    """
    Returns the alignment that nests this layout
    """
    alignment = None
    for nest in layout.Nests:
        if nest.RelatingObject.is_a("IfcAlignment"):
            alignment = nest.RelatingObject
            break

    return alignment