The Snap command sets the Snap increment for all entities in AGi32. The Snap increment restricts mouse movement to user defined intervals to assist in precise placement of lines, luminaires, objects, calculation points, etc. Cursor movement in all three Cardinal directions (X, Y and Z) is controlled by one Snap setting. In addition, the Orientation angle available when placing luminaires with Locate and Orient as well as Tilt with Locate and Aim is governed by the Snap setting, as are all free rotation specifications.
AGi32 provides two methods for changing the Snap setting: (1) From the Snap text box and button on the Status Bar, (2) By pressing the F9 key on your keyboard to toggle Snap On and Off. The Snap text box also provides the ability to change the Snap increment transparently - simply change the value at any time!
The Snap value is bounded on the lower end by 0.001 and is unlimited on the upper end. However, we recommend working with a Snap value no smaller than 0.01 for symmetrical results. To maintain surface hierarchy, and avoid co-planar surface problems, we further recommend working with a Snap increment no smaller than 0.1 when specifying surfaces.
To toggle Snap On/Off quickly, use the F9 key .
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- The Snap may be toggled on or off by clicking on the Snap button. When Snap is disabled, changing the current Snap value will have no effect.
- To change the current Snap value, click in the Snap text box and replace the current value with the desired value.