Using EntitySnap and EntityTrack Settings

The Entity Snaps & Track tab in the Snaps category of the Settings dialog box controls the EntitySnap and EntityTrack options.

You can apply the settings as current EntitySnap and EntityTrack settings or for Mechanical Snap Configurations.

Use EntitySnaps (ESnaps) to detect and snap to points on drawing entities, for example, end points, intersections, and center points. Snapping to a point provides an exact position for drawing and editing commands.

Use EntityTrack to set temporary inference points to which you can refer in command execution. Setting inference points relates to the geometry of other drawing entities.

To use EntitySnaps, cursor size, and EntityTrack settings:

  1. In the Settings dialog box, select the Snaps category.
  2. On the Entity Snaps & Track tab:
    1. Select Enable EntitySnaps (ESnaps) to enable or disable the use of EntitySnaps.
    2. b) Select Geometry ESnaps and Reference ESnaps to invoke them automatically as you draw.
      See Mechanical EntitySnap Modes.
    3. In Pointer size, specify the size of the pointer crosshairs. Specify a value of 1-100. If you enter 100, the crosshairs pass over the full screen.
    4. In ETrack, set options:
      • Enable EntityTracking (ETrack). Displays orthogonal (horizontal and vertical) tracking guides when the pointer moves over EntitySnap points. (EntitySnap guides must be enabled).
      • Display ETrack guides across screen. Displays tracking guides. (EntitySnap guides must be enabled). When cleared, tracking paths display between the EntitySnap location and the pointer position.
      • Enable Shift to acquire inference points. Displays tracking guides when you hold down Shift and move the pointer over an EntitySnap point.
  3. Click Apply.