Grid Options, Unit Of Measure & Visual Cues

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GridToolbar

This toolbar allows you to adjust grid options, the unit of measure and visual cues.

 

The same functions can also be found under the 'View' menu.

ViewMenu

 

To toggle visual cues:

 

Click the 'Visual Cues' button.

 

See 'Visual Cues'

Visual Cues

To toggle snap-to-grid:

 

Click the 'Snap-To-Grid' button.

 

When snap-to-grid is on, points can only be placed at grid intersections. When it is off, points can be placed freely in the sketch area for greater accuracy.

Snap To Grid

To toggle snap-to-common-angles:

 

Click the 'Snap-To-Common-Angles' button.

 

When snap-to-common-angles is on lines can only be drawn straight or at a 45 degree angle. When it is off lines can be drawn at all angles.

Snap To Angles

To toggle grid lines:

 

Click the 'Grid' button.

 

When grid lines are on the grid is visible. When it is off the grid is not visible.

Show Grid

To change the unit of measure:

 

Click the 'Grid' button drop down.
Click the 'Unit of Measure' drop down.
Select the unit of measure.

 

Note: Any items that have already been drawn will not change their unit of measure.

Show Grid Open