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===Description=== <!--T:3-->
== Description == <!--T:2-->
This snap mode lets you select the intersection of two grid lines.


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The [[Image:Draft_Snap_Grid.svg|24px]] '''Draft Snap Grid''' option snaps to the intersections of grid lines.


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[[Image:Draft_Snap_Grid_example.png]]
# Make sure snap mode is turned on.
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# Choose the element to be inserted into the FreeCAD document.
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# Move cursor near the intersection of two grid lines, to which you wish to attach your element.
{{Caption|Snapping the second point of a line to the grid}}
# 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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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 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:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Grid.svg|16px]]}} button in the Draft snap toolbar.
#* 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.
# 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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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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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.


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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.