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[CIM] How to differentiate between different snapping points on an edge?

Question

How to differentiate between different snapping points on an edge?

 

Answer

When the mouse cursor hovers over edges (such as lines and curves) or planes (like surfaces), the cursor icon automatically changes based on the snapping location. This helps users identify the type of snap point they are interacting with.

To better understand the meaning of each snapping cursor type, please refer to the table provided below.

 

Name Image Description
Vertex Snaps the endpoints of a line.
Middle Snaps the center of a line.
Center Snaps the center point of circles, arcs, and planes.
Quadrant Snaps the quadrants of circles, ellipses, and arcs.
Nearest Snaps any position on the line closest to the mouse cursor.
Intersection Snaps intersections between lines or lines and planes.
Grid Snaps intersections on the grid.
Division Snaps the division position of the edge according to the set number of divisions.
Parallel Snaps in a direction parallel to the 1D Edge.
Perpendicular Snaps in a direction perpendicular or to a location that meets the 1D Edge.
Horizontal Snaps in a direction parallel to the Local-X of the plane.
Vertical Snaps in a direction parallel to the Local-Y of the plane.
Tangent Snaps the location tangent to a curved 1D Edge (Circle, Arc).
Extension Snaps the location where the extension of the straight 1D Edge meets.
Description of each Snapping option

 

Note: To enable or disable any particular snapping option, kindly refer to this article: Snapping options setting

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