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|[[Draft Endpoint|Endpoint]]
|[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]
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|SeeAlso=[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]], [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]], [[Draft_ToggleGrid|Draft ToggleGrid]], [[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]
|MenuLocation=Draft → [[Draft_Snap|Snapping]] → Grid
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This method snaps to the intersection of two grid lines, if the grid is visible.
The [[Image:Draft_Snap_Grid.svg|24px]] '''Draft Snap Grid''' option snaps to the intersections of grid lines.


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{{Caption|Snapping the second point of a line to the visible grid}}
{{Caption|Snapping the second point of a line to the grid}}


== Usage == <!--T:5-->
== Usage == <!--T:5-->

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For general information about snapping see [[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]].


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# Optionally change the [[Draft_SelectPlane|working plane and/or the grid]].
# Make sure {{Button|[[Image:Draft Grid.svg|16px]] [[Draft ToggleGrid]]}} is turned on.
# Make sure {{Button|[[Image:Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft ToggleSnap|Draft ToggleSnap]]}} and {{Button|[[Image:Snap_Grid.svg|16px]] [[Draft Grid|Snap Grid]]}} are turned on.
# Make sure snapping is enabled. See [[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]].
# If '''Draft Snap Grid''' is not active do one of the following:
# Choose a Draft tool to draw a shape.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Grid.svg|16px]]}} button in the Draft snap toolbar.
# Move the cursor near the intersection of two grid lines until the snap symbol appears.
#* Hold down the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|x16px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow.svg|x16px]]}} button in the [[Draft_snap_widget|Draft snap widget]] and in the menu that opens select the {{MenuCommand|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Grid.svg|16px]] Snap Grid}} option.
# Click to attach your new point.
# Choose a [[Draft_Workbench|Draft]] or [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] command to create your geometry.
# Note that you can also change snap options while a command is active.
# If required use [[Draft_ToggleGrid|Draft ToggleGrid]] to display the grid. The grid must be visible for this snap option to work.
# Move the cursor near the intersection of two grid lines.
# If an intersection is found the point is marked and the [[Image:Draft_Snap_Grid.svg|16px]] icon is displayed near the cursor.
# Click to confirm the point.


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== Preferences == <!--T:13-->


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See [[Draft_Snap#Preferences|Draft Snap]].
Before using the grid, make sure your units are set correctly in the menu {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences → General → Units}}. For example, "MKS (m/kg/s/degree)" is good for dealing with distances typical in modelling buildings; "Standard (mm/kg/s/degree)" is good if you need to model details in smaller parts; setting 4 decimals is good to consider small fractions of a meter or millimeter.

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* Several grid preferences are available: {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences... → Draft → Grid and snapping}}.


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Make sure you use [[Draft ToggleGrid]] to show a grid with enough resolution for your modelling needs. You can change the grid properties in the menu {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences → Draft → Grid and snapping → Grid}}. For example, lines at every 50 mm, with major lines every 20 lines, and 1000 lines in total (the grid covers 50 meters) is good for modelling buildings; use lines at every 1 mm and 1000 lines in total (the grid covers 1 meter) if you are modelling small parts.


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Latest revision as of 17:26, 3 December 2023

Draft Snap Grid

Menu location
None
Workbenches
Draft, Arch
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
Draft Snap, Draft Snap Lock, Draft ToggleGrid, Draft SelectPlane

Description

The Draft Snap Grid option snaps to the intersections of grid lines.

Snapping the second point of a line to the grid

Usage

For general information about snapping see Draft Snap.

  1. Optionally change the working plane and/or the grid.
  2. Make sure snapping is enabled. See Draft Snap Lock.
  3. If Draft Snap Grid is not active do one of the following:
    • Press the button in the Draft snap toolbar.
    • Hold down the button in the Draft snap widget and in the menu that opens select the Snap Grid option.
  4. Choose a Draft or Arch command to create your geometry.
  5. Note that you can also change snap options while a command is active.
  6. If required use Draft ToggleGrid to display the grid. The grid must be visible for this snap option to work.
  7. Move the cursor near the intersection of two grid lines.
  8. If an intersection is found the point is marked and the icon is displayed near the cursor.
  9. Click to confirm the point.

Preferences

See Draft Snap.

  • Several grid preferences are available: Edit → Preferences... → Draft → Grid and snapping.