AutoCAD Tutorial: Object Snap Basics

Introduction

• Topic: Basic tool in AutoCAD for precision drawing
• Tool: Object Snap

Using Object Snap

• Purpose: Helps in precise drawing by snapping to specific points on objects
• Visual Indicators: Green symbols indicating snap points (e.g., endpoints, midpoints)

Steps to Use Object Snap:

1. Activate Command Line

   • Drag pointer over lines to see snap points
   • Example: A square symbol indicates an endpoint

2. Drawing with Object Snap

   • Ensures new lines start precisely from specified points (e.g., corners)

3. Drawing Without Object Snap

   • Can result in gaps or mismatched objects
   • Important for precision in large projects

Configuring Object Snap Settings

• Command: Type osnap to open settings
• Activation: Select modes needed for the project

Different Object Snap Modes:

• Endpoint: For the extremities of lines and arcs
• Midpoint: For starting from the middle of an object
• Center: Applicable for circles and ellipses (touch the border without clicking)
• Intersection: Detect the intersection point of two lines
• Extension: Drag pointer in the same direction from an endpoint
• Perpendicular: Draw a line orthogonal to another reference line
• Parallel: Detect and draw a line parallel to another

Object Snap Tracking

• Purpose: Place the starting point of a line at a specific distance from another object
• Example: Start a line 50mm to the right from an endpoint

Recommendations

• Selective Activation: Only enable necessary snap modes to avoid confusion

Conclusion

• Practice Tip: Use object snap and tracking for precise drafting
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