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|Name=Draft Grid
|Name=Draft Snap Grid
|MenuLocation=Draft → [[Draft_Snap|Snapping]] → Grid
|MenuLocation=Draft → Snapping → Grid
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This snap mode lets you select the intersection of two grid lines.
This method snaps to the intersection of two grid lines, if the grid is visible.


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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.
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{{Caption|Snapping the second point of a line to the visible 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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# Make sure {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft ToggleSnap]]}} and {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Grid.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Grid|Draft Snap Grid]]}} are turned on.
# Make sure snap mode is turned on.
# Choose the element to be inserted into the FreeCAD document.
# Choose a Draft tool to draw a shape.
# Move cursor near the intersection of two grid lines, to which you wish to attach your element.
# Move the cursor near the intersection of two grid lines until the snap symbol appears.
# Click to attach your new point.
# 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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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.
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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Make sure you use [[Image:Draft Grid.svg|16px]] [[Draft_ToggleGrid|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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Revision as of 16:34, 29 November 2020

Draft Snap Grid

Menu location
Draft → Snapping → Grid
Workbenches
Draft, Arch
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
Draft Snap

Description

This method snaps to the intersection of two grid lines, if the grid is visible.

Snapping the second point of a line to the visible grid

Usage

  1. Make sure Draft ToggleSnap and Draft Snap Grid are turned on.
  2. Choose a Draft tool to draw a shape.
  3. Move the cursor near the intersection of two grid lines until the snap symbol appears.
  4. Click to attach your new point.

Setting the grid

Before using the grid, make sure your units are set correctly in the menu 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 needs. You can change the grid properties in the menu 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.