Draft Snap Grid

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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 snap mode lets you select the intersection of two grid lines.

Before using it, make sure your units are set correctly, 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. You can change the grid properties if needed, 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.

How to use

  1. Make sure snap mode is turned on.
  2. Choose the element to be inserted into the FreeCAD document.
  3. Move cursor near the intersection of two grid lines, to which you wish to attach your element.
  4. Below and to the right of the cursor the symbol of the snap mode will appear.
  5. Click to attach your element to the selected intersection on the grid.

Notes

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.