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{{Docnav
|[[Draft Parallel|Parallel]]
|[[Draft Endpoint|Endpoint]]
|[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]
|IconL=Snap_Parallel.svg
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{{GuiCommand
{{GuiCommand
|Name=Draft Grid
|Name=Draft Grid
|MenuLocation=Draft → [[Draft_Snap|Snapping]] → Grid
|Workbenches=[[Draft Workbench|Draft]], [[Arch Workbench|Arch]]
|SeeAlso=[[Draft Snap]], [[Draft_ToggleGrid]]
|Icon=Snap_Grid.svg
|Icon=Snap_Grid.svg
|MenuLocation=Draft → [[Draft_Snap|Snapping]] → Grid
|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]], [[Arch Module|Arch]]
|SeeAlso=[[Draft ToggleGrid]], [[Draft Snap]]
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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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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.
This method snaps to the intersection of two grid lines, if the grid is visible.


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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.
[[Image:Draft Snap Grid.png|400px]]
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{{Caption|Snapping the second point of a line to the visible grid}}


== How to use == <!--T:4-->
== Usage == <!--T:5-->
# 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.


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# Make sure {{Button|[[Image:Draft Grid.svg|16px]] [[Draft ToggleGrid]]}} is turned on.
Snap mode can be used with
# Make sure {{Button|[[Image:Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft ToggleSnap|Draft ToggleSnap]]}} and {{Button|[[Image:Snap_Grid.svg|16px]] [[Draft Grid|Snap Grid]]}} are turned on.
* Sketcher elements (lines, arcs)
* Draft elements (DWires, Lines, Arcs)
# Choose a Draft tool to draw a shape.
# Move the cursor near the intersection of two grid lines until the snap symbol appears.
* Edges of shapes
# Click to attach your new point.
* Edges of solids

Clicking on the snap mode icon will toggle the snap mode on and off.
== Setting the grid == <!--T:7-->

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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.

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Make sure you use [[Image:Draft Grid.svg|16px]] [[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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|[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]
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|IconC=Workbench_Draft.svg
|IconR=Snap_Endpoint.svg
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Revision as of 18:10, 21 February 2020

File:Snap Grid.svg Draft Grid

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

Description

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

File:Draft Snap Grid.png

Snapping the second point of a line to the visible grid

Usage

  1. Make sure Draft ToggleGrid is turned on.
  2. Make sure File:Snap Lock.svg Draft ToggleSnap and File:Snap Grid.svg Snap Grid are turned on.
  3. Choose a Draft tool to draw a shape.
  4. Move the cursor near the intersection of two grid lines until the snap symbol appears.
  5. 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.