Options new - Drafting tab

Options new - Drafting tab

Use this tab to modify the settings for entity snaps and entity tracking.

DIALOG BOX OPTIONS

Ignore Hatch Entities Mark to turn off entity snapping to hatch entities.

Ignore Dimension Extension Lines Mark to turn off entity snapping to dimension extension lines.

AutoSnap Marker Size Move the slider to specify the size of the snap marker.

Marker Mark to display snap markers. Snap markers are special visual aids that display when the cursor moves over snap points.

Magnet Mark to automatically lock the cursor to the nearest snap point.

Display AutoSnap Tooltip Mark to display snap tooltips which indicate what type of snap is active.

Display AutoSnap Aperture Box Mark to display the aperture box on the cursor. Entities found within the aperture box are available for selection, making it easier to find and select entity snap points.

Display Snap Markers in All Viewports Mark to display snap markers in all viewports. When turned off, snap markers display only in the current viewport.

Colors Click to open the Drawing Window Color Scheme dialog box where you can select the color of snap markers.

Display Polar Tracking Vector Mark to display guides on the screen automatically at specified angle increments when polar tracking is on.

Display Full-screen Tracking Vector Mark to display full-screen entity snap tracking paths.

Display AutoTrack Tooltip Mark to display tooltips for polar tracking and entity snap tracking.

Aperture Size Move the slider to specify the size of the entity snap target box in pixels. The aperture size determines the distance from the cursor to entities where the magnet becomes active and locks the cursor to the snap point.

All Snaps Off Select to turn off snapping to all underlays.

All Snaps On Select to turn on snapping to all underlays.

Snaps Vary Select to turn on snapping only for those types of underlays that you choose. You can choose any of the following: PDF, DWF, DGN, IFC, and RVT (which includes RFA).

Drafting Tooltip Settings Click to open the Tooltip Appearance dialog box where you can customize settings for dynamic input tooltips.

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Entity Snap Settings

Entity Snaps

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Change the options on the Drafting tab