Snap Points

Snap Points let you draw in the model view without the use of grids.

To view or modify the snap point settings:

1. Go to the Drawing Tools ribbon.

2. Go to the Snap Settings section.

   

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3. (Optional) Make whatever modifications you want.

   • You can set the program to automatically snap to the Quarter Points and/or Third Points and/or Intersections of a beam by checking the appropriate boxes.

   • The Universal Snap Points section is used to define a snap grid for "free" drawing to any incremental location on a plane. To activate this feature, check the Active box.

   When snap points are activated, a red dot appears on your screen as you move your drawing cursor over one of these points after you have selected to draw an element. The exact coordinates of this point, and whether it is a 1/3 or 1/4 point of a beam, are reported next to the cursor.