In this tutorial, we will learn how to turn off the “Snap to Grid” feature in AutoCAD. This feature can sometimes be helpful for aligning objects, but it can also be frustrating when you want to place objects freely without being constrained by the grid.
Step 1: Accessing the Drafting Settings
To turn off the Snap to Grid feature, you need to access the Drafting Settings dialog box. There are two ways to do this:
- Method 1: Click on the “Settings” button in the status bar at the bottom of the AutoCAD window. This will open a menu where you can select “Drafting Settings”.
- Method 2: Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut by typing “DS” and pressing Enter.
Step 2: Turning Off Snap to Grid
Once you have opened the Drafting Settings dialog box, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the “Snap and Grid” tab: In the Drafting Settings dialog box, click on the “Snap and Grid” tab located on the left-hand side.
- Uncheck “Snap On”: Underneath the “Snap Type” section, uncheck the box next to “Snap On”. This will disable AutoCAD’s Snap feature.
- Uncheck “Grid On”: Underneath the “Grid Display” section, uncheck the box next to “Grid On”. This will disable AutoCAD’s grid display.
Note: Disabling both Snap and Grid will allow you to place objects freely without any restrictions.
Step 3: Applying the Changes
After you have turned off the Snap to Grid feature, click on the “OK” button in the Drafting Settings dialog box to apply the changes. You can now start working in AutoCAD without being constrained by the grid.
Remember: If you ever need to turn on Snap to Grid again, simply follow the same steps outlined above and check the boxes next to “Snap On” and “Grid On”.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have learned how to turn off the Snap to Grid feature in AutoCAD. By disabling both Snap and Grid, you can have more freedom when placing objects in your drawings.
Remember to apply the changes by clicking on the “OK” button in the Drafting Settings dialog box. Happy designing!