Snap

The snap tools can be used to increase accuracy and speed when drawing and editing objects. The snap tools can be turned on and off as objects are drawn, so that different locations can be specified for every point. More than one snap tool also can be set at the same time, providing for a choice of snap locations. The closest snap location is indicated by a red dot and a text field that identifies which snap location was found. Set the "search radius" for a snap to command using the Orb > Settings > Tolerances command and the Screen Snap to Tolerance edit box; the value in that edit box defines the distance in pixels that the program will search to locate the specified "snap to" object (e.g., points and grids, midpoints and ends and so forth).

Note:  Snap tools can also be used when reshaping an object.

  1. Select the appropriate snap tool.

Note:  The snap options are evaluated in the above order. For example, if a location has both an end point and an intersection, the end point will be found first because it is evaluated first.

  1. Move the pointer in the graphics window.

  2. When a snap location is found close to the pointer, a red dot and a text field describing the snap location is displayed.

  3. When the desired snap location is found, click the left mouse button to accept it.

  4. Modify the Snap options as required and continue entering elements.

It is sometimes helpful to use the snap tools to quickly draw an object then use the commands on the Edit menu to modify the object.

 

See Also

Drawing Controls