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Chief Architect X10 Reference Manual

behavior when you begin an operation, but a
• Object Snaps , which snap CAD and
architectural objects to other objects. different behavior when you end it.
The Snap Behavior hotkeys are listed on the
• Angle Snaps , which snap objects at
specific angles. right side of the Edit> Snap Settings
submenu. See “Hotkeys” on page 148.
• Grid Snaps , which snap objects to
points on a grid. To use snap behavior hotkeys
Snap behaviors can be controlled in the
Preferences dialog and in the Plan or 1. Select Edit> Snap Settings and
Layout Defaults dialogs. See “Snap toggle off the snap behavior category
Properties Panel” on page 127 and “General that you wish to control using hotkeys.
Plan Defaults Dialog” on page 101. 2. Select a tool that you wish to draw with
or an object you wish to edit.
You can select Edit> Snap Settings t o 3. Begin drawing or editing and hold down
quickly turn Object, Angle and Grid Snaps the left mouse button without releasing.
on or off.
4. Press and hold the appropriate key on
To temporarily disable Snap Behaviors and your keyboard to enable the snap behav-
other move restrictions, press the Ctrl key ior associated with it.
while dragging an edit handle. See “Moving
Objects” on page 248. 5. When you are finished using the snap
behavior, release the hotkey but continue
holding down your left mouse button.
Hotkeys
6. If you wish, you can press and hold a
You can also temporarily enable individual different hotkey on your keyboard and
Snap Behaviors during a mouse editing continue the drawing or editing opera-
operation using hotkeys. This can be helpful tion.
if you wish to use one particular type of snap
7. When you are finished, release the left
mouse button.

Object Snaps
Object Snaps allow you to position Snaps , by clicking the toggle button, or
objects precisely relative to each in the Preferences dialog. See “Snap
other; for example, to position lines so that Properties Panel” on page 127.
their endpoints meet or roof plane edges so
that they are collinear. Object Snaps are indicated visually as you
create or edit objects. To remove any object
Object Snaps can be turned on or off by snap indicators that are visible on screen,
selecting Edit> Snap Settings> Object
press the 1 (one) key. As you continue

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