Sketch tool

Sketch Snapping

Control whether sketch input snaps to geometric targets or grid points and which target family wins when both are nearby.

Purpose#

Control whether sketch input snaps to geometric targets or grid points and which target family wins when both are nearby.

Where to find it#

Open an active sketch and use the magnet and Snap Priority controls at the lower left.

Selection#

• No selection is required; snapping affects subsequent drawing and supported editing gestures.

Steps#

1. Tap the magnet to enable snapping.
2. Choose Geometry First or Grid First.
3. Draw or move geometry and confirm the intended snap indicator before placing the point.

Options#

Sketch Snapping

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The magnet toggles all automatic sketch snapping; the priority control is unavailable while snapping is off.

Geometry First

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Favors available endpoints, centers, midpoints, and sketch edges before grid points. If no geometric target is close enough, it can still snap to the grid.

Grid First

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Favors points on the visible sketch grid before nearby geometric targets.

Grid Size

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Settings controls grid spacing and whether that spacing stays locked while the view zooms.

Result#

New or moved points use the chosen snap target when one is acquired; no persistent constraint is implied by snapping alone.

Editing#

Move the point again or add explicit dimensions and constraints when the relationship must remain stable.

Troubleshooting#