Snap to Tangent (2D Only)

The Snap to Tangent option uses the SmartCursor to locate tangents on circular arc geometry when drawing.

Tangents cannot be found on quarter arcs.

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To activate tangent snapping:

Click the Snap to Tangent tool from the Snapping palette. No parameters are required.

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Hold down the Option (Mac) or Alt (Windows) key to switch the tangent to the opposite side of the object.

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SmartCursor Cues

Setting Snapping Parameters

Drawing with Snapping

 

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