Have you ever wondered how to change your crosshair to an isometric view in AutoCAD? Well, you’re in luck!
In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to achieve this. So let’s dive right in and explore the world of isometric drafting in AutoCAD.
Step 1: Accessing the Drafting Settings
To get started, you need to access the Drafting Settings dialog box. You can do this by either typing “DS” in the command line or navigating to the Drafting Settings option under the Settings tab on the ribbon.
Step 2: Changing the Snap and Grid Settings
In order to enable isometric drafting, you need to adjust your snap and grid settings. Under the Snap and Grid tab within the Drafting Settings dialog box, make sure that both Snap Type and Grid Display are set to Polar Tracking. Set the Polar Angle value to 30 degrees.
Step 3: Modifying Crosshair Appearance
The next step is to modify your crosshair appearance. To do this, go to the Crosshair Size tab within the Drafting Settings dialog box.
Here, you can adjust both the size and color of your crosshair. Feel free to customize it according to your preferences.
Step 4: Enabling Isometric Snap Mode
In AutoCAD, isometric snap mode allows you to create precise drawings in an isometric view by restricting cursor movement along specific axes. To enable isometric snap mode, simply type “SNAPISO” in the command line and set the value to 1.
Step 5: Changing the Isoplane
The last step is to change the current isometric plane. AutoCAD offers three isoplanes: top, right, and left. To switch between them, type “PLAN” in the command line and select your desired isoplane by clicking on one of the options provided.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully changed your crosshair to an isometric view in AutoCAD.
By adjusting your snap and grid settings, modifying crosshair appearance, enabling isometric snap mode, and changing the isoplane, you can now create accurate and visually appealing drawings in an isometric perspective. So go ahead and explore the endless possibilities of isometric drafting!