EntitySnap and EntityTrack Settings

The Entity Snaps & Track tab in the Snaps category of the Settings dialog box lets you control EntitySnap and EntityTracking 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 EntityTracking to set temporary inference points to which you can refer in command execution. Setting inference points relate to the geometry of other drawing entities.

To set up EntitySnaps, cursor size, and EntityTracking:

1. Select the Snaps category of the Settings dialog box.
2. Select the Entity Snaps & Track tab.
3. Select Enable EntitySnaps (ESnaps) to enable or disable the use of EntitySnaps.
4. Select Geometry ESnaps and Reference ESnaps so you do not need to invoke them as you draw.

   See Mechanical EntitySnap Modes.

5. In Pointer size, specify the size of the crosshairs that act as the pointer.

   Set a value between 1 and 100. If you type 100, the crosshairs pass over the full screen.

6. 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.
7. Click Apply