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Choose a Snap Grid Size
Created: June 08, 2017 | Updated: January 08, 2020
| Applies to versions: 18.0, 18.1, 19.0, 19.1, 20.0, 20.1 and 20.2
Now reading version 20.2. For the latest, read: Choose a Snap Grid Size for version 21
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The Choose a snap grid size dialog
Summary Copy Link Copied
This dialog allows you to quickly set a different interval size for the snap grid. The snap grid pulls the cursor to the nearest point on its defined grid.
Access Copy Link Copied
From the schematic editor:
- Use the View » Grids » Set Snap Grid command from the main menus.
- Choose the Set Snap Grid entry on the Grids drop-down (
) of the Utilities toolbar (View » Toolbars » Utilities).
Options/Controls Copy Link Copied
Use the field in this dialog to enter the grid interval as required.
Tip Copy Link Copied
- In the workspace, cycle forward (G) or back (Shift+G) through predefined grid settings. The settings available are determined by the chosen presets as defined on the Schematic - Grids page of the Preferences dialog and the current measurement system in force (Imperial or Metric). If you change the grid size in this manner, your entered setting will be lost since cycling only involves the currently chosen preset interval settings.