Set Running Snap Modes

Running snaps are frequently-used snaps that are constantly enabled ("running"), so that you do not have to initiate a specific snap command each time you need one. You can, however, specify which of the running snap modes you want to be active at any time. Sets enable you to store a set of snap mode options by user.

Note: If multiple snap modes are active, and you pick a point in a graphic view that satisfies multiple snaps, the snap closest to the center of the pick aperture prevails.

When a snap is active, the cursor's appearance indicates the type of snap. For instance, when you are in a snap mode that lets you pick an object, the cursor displays with a pick aperture (box). If you are in free snap, the cursor displays without a pick aperture. See COGO Controls for more information.

There is no visual feedback in graphic views when you snap to a point, but the coordinate of the point is entered into the control in which you are working.

To set running snap modes:

1. Do one of the following:
   • Select Snap Mode.
   • Click Snap on the Status bar.

   The Running Snap Mode Options dialog displays.

2. On the Object snaps tab, check or uncheck boxes next to any of the modes you want to enable or disable.

   See Running Snap Mode Options for more information.

   Note: You need to have at least one snap mode enabled. Otherwise, you will not be able to pick anything in the graphic views.

3. Optionally, select the Display visual snap indicators check box to specify that snap points include visual indicators, making them more visible and easier to use.

   If this option is not selected, snap modes that work only with visual snap indicators are disabled in the Snap modes list.

   See Running Snap Mode Options for more information.

4. Optionally, use the Snap Mode Priority buttons on the Object snaps tab to move snap modes up (higher priority) or down (lower priority) in the Snap modes list.

   When more than one snap mode can display for an object, the snap mode positioned higher in the list is the one displayed. For example, a line that ends where it intersects with another line could display either the end point snap for the line or the intersection point for the two lines, depending on which snap option is higher in the Snap modes list.

5. Click OK to save your settings and close the dialog box.

Note: Running snap modes are superseded by snap commands.

To switch snap sets

TBC comes with 4 snap sets pre-installed:

• All - All the Object snaps are selected.
• Default - The default TBC Object snaps are selected.
• Free - Only the Free Object snap is selected.
• Only point - Only the Point Object snap is selected.

Use CTRL + SHIFT + S to toggle through snap sets. You can also define your own shortcut by assigning the Switch Snap Set command to a different key combination.

1. To change your snap set manually, do one of the following:
   • Select Snap Mode.
   • Click Snap on the Status bar.

   The Running Snap Mode Options dialog displays.

2. In the Snap Set drop down menu, select the snap set to use and click OK.

To create a custom snap set

1. Do one of the following:
   • Select Snap Mode.
   • Click Snap on the Status bar.

   The Running Snap Mode Options dialog displays.

2. In the Snap Set drop down menu, select <new snap set>.
3. On the Object tab, set the snaps you want.
4. On the Ortho Snaps tab, set the priorities you want.
5. Click Save. The Saving current snap settings dialog box opens.
6. Enter the New snap set name and click OK. The new snap set is now available in the Snap Set drop down menu.
7. Click OK to save and close the dialog.

Related Topics

Running Snap Mode Options