Draft Snap Grid
File:Snap Grid.svg Draft Grid |
Menu location |
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Draft → Snapping → Grid |
Workbenches |
Draft, Arch |
Default shortcut |
None |
Introduced in version |
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See also |
Draft ToggleGrid, Draft Snap |
Description
This snap mode lets you select the intersection of two grid lines.
Before using it, make sure your units are set correctly, 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.
Make sure you use Draft ToggleGrid to show a grid with enough resolution for your modelling. You can change the grid properties if needed, 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.
How to use
- 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.
Notes
Snap mode can be used with
- Sketcher elements (lines, arcs)
- Draft elements (DWires, Lines, Arcs)
- Edges of shapes
- Edges of solids
Clicking on the snap mode icon will toggle the snap mode on and off.