Linear snap

Point snap

Linear snap lets you place points so that they are in direct alignment with existing points. To do this, use CTRL+left mouse button. If the system finds a point within the snap radius, the point set is placed in such a manner that it is exactly aligned with the nearest point found inside the snap radius.

You can use the linear snap tool to place points so that they are in direct alignment with existing points. Press the CTRL key and the left mouse button at the same time and place the point. If the system finds a point within the snap radius, the point set is placed in such a manner that it is exactly aligned with the nearest point found inside the snap radius.

Alignment is based on the selected system angle.

If the Display CursorTips - Linear snap option is selected in the Point snap representation area of the Point snap options, the program highlights the points that are in perpendicular alignment before a button is pressed and creates temporary construction lines stretching to the point. This provides a better visual check when using the linear snap tool.

Tip: Drafting using linear snap is mainly useful with drawings consisting of few design entities. It becomes more difficult to align with the correct point as the number of design entities increases.

(A) Crosshairs
(B) Snap radius
(1) Linear snap
(2) Point snapped

What do you want to do?

Show linear snap

Set the size of the snap radius

Select drawing files (active and/or reference) for point snap