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|[[Draft_Snap_Ortho|Snap Ortho]]
|[[Draft_Snap_WorkingPlane|Snap WorkingPlane]]
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|Name=Draft Grid
|Name=Draft Snap Grid
|Workbenches=[[Draft_Workbench|Draft]], [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]]
|MenuLocation=Draft → [[Draft_Snap|Snapping]] → Grid
|SeeAlso=[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]], [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]], [[Draft_ToggleGrid|Draft ToggleGrid]], [[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]
|Workbenches=[[Draft Workbench|Draft]], [[Arch Workbench|Arch]]
|SeeAlso=[[Draft ToggleGrid]], [[Draft Snap]]
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== Description == <!--T:3-->
== Description == <!--T:2-->
This method snaps to the intersection of two grid lines, if the grid is visible.


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[[Image:Draft Snap Grid.png|400px|Snapping the second point of a line to the visible grid]]
The [[Image:Draft_Snap_Grid.svg|24px]] '''Draft Snap Grid''' option snaps to the intersections of grid lines.


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Before using it, make sure your units are set correctly, {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences ... → General → Units}}. For example, <code>MKS (m/kg/s/degree)</code> is good for dealing with distances typical in modelling buildings; <code>Standard (mm/kg/s/degree)</code> 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.
[[Image:Draft_Snap_Grid_example.png]]
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{{Caption|Snapping the second point of a line to the grid}}


== Usage == <!--T:5-->
Make sure you use [[Draft ToggleGrid]] to show a grid with enough resolution for your modelling. You can change the grid properties if needed, {{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 is good for modelling buildings; use lines at every 1 mm if you are modelling small parts.


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For general information about snapping see [[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]].
# Make sure snap mode is turned on.
# Choose the element to be inserted into the FreeCAD document.
# Move cursor near the intersection of two grid lines, to which you wish to attach your element.
# Below and to the right of the cursor the symbol of the snap mode will appear.
# Click to attach your element to the selected intersection on the grid.


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# Optionally change the [[Draft_SelectPlane|working plane and/or the grid]].
Snap mode can be used with
# Make sure snapping is enabled. See [[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]].
* Sketcher elements (lines, arcs)
# If '''Draft Snap Grid''' is not active do one of the following:
* Draft elements (DWires, Lines, Arcs)
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Grid.svg|16px]]}} button in the Draft snap toolbar.
* Edges of shapes
#* 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.
* Edges of solids
# Choose a [[Draft_Workbench|Draft]] or [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] command to create your geometry.
Clicking on the snap mode icon will toggle the snap mode on and off.
# 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.

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

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See [[Draft_Snap#Preferences|Draft Snap]].

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


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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.