General Snapping

The parameters on the General tab specify global SmartCursor functionality.

To set general snapping parameters:

1. Select Tools > SmartCursor Settings, or double-click a Snapping palette tool that has additional parameters.

The SmartCursor Settings dialog box opens. Click the General tab.

►    Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Show SmartCursor Cues	Displays SmartCursor cues while drawing. The cues displayed depend on the combination enabled in the Snapping palette, as well as the current cursor position.
Show Snap Points	Displays temporary graphical hints to indicate that a snap point is available; see Concept: Snapping Indicators for more information. Deselect to hide snap points.
Zoom Line Thicknesses in Snap Loupe	When using the snap loupe (see Using the Snap Loupe), sets the line thicknesses relative to the zoom level so that objects display normally in the loupe view
Snap to Combined Page Area	Snaps to the edges and center of the combined printable area of design layer and sheet layer pages
Snap to Individual Pages	Snaps to the edges and center of the individual pages within design layer and sheet layer pages
Ignore Non-planar Snaps in Planar Contexts	Snaps only to snap points that are planar within the current plane’s context, ignoring snap points that are not co-planar. When using the automatic working plane with a tool that operates on a plane, the current planar context is the plane that is acquired by the automatic working plane. When not using the automatic working plane, and you are creating a 2D object, the current planar context is the current working plane. This is useful in Wireframe mode when the automatic working plane is on, and the cursor is over a planar face (not a curved face); and when the automatic working plane is off, and you are drawing planar objects. It is not needed in rendered views because snapping does not occur for geometry hidden behind solid objects.
Interactive Appearance Settings	Opens a dialog box to change the appearance of the interactive elements in the Vectorworks program, including general elements, object highlighting, SmartCursor elements, and snap points; see Configuring Interactive Display
Note	Reminds you that snapping can be suspended temporarily by pressing the ‘ key (back quote key)
Reset	Restores default parameter settings for all tabs

2. Click OK.

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SmartCursor Cues

Setting Snapping Parameters

Drawing with Snapping

Concept: The Automatic Working Plane

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