Adjust Grid and Grid Snap

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Adjust Grid and Grid Snap

 

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Adjust Grid and Grid Snap

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Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To turn on Snap mode and set snap spacing

1. Click Tools menu  Drafting Settings.At the command prompt, enter dsettings.
2. In the Drafting Settings dialog box, Snap and Grid tab, select Snap On.
3. Under Snap Type, make sure Grid Snap and Rectangular Snap are selected.
4. In the Snap X Spacing box, enter the horizontal snap spacing value in units.
5. To specify the same vertical snap spacing, press ENTER. Otherwise, enter a new distance in the Snap Y Spacing box.
6. Click OK.

 Command entry: DSETTINGS

 Shortcut menu: On the status bar, right-click the snap button . Click Settings.