The AutoSnap feature, first introduced in AutoCAD Release 14, has been significantly enhanced in
AutoCAD 2000. As a result, without ever having to touch the keyboard, you can more intuitively and
efficiently create and accurately position new geometry based on existing drawing objects. A visual
display of temporary construction lines and acquired graphical points enhances editing¾a real timesaver
since actual construction lines need never be drawn. The AutoSnap, Ortho, and XY Point Filter features
are all incorporated into the new AutoTracking and Polar features, further decreasing drawing time.
AutoSnap enhancements include the following:
· New Extension and Parallel object snap modes.
· Updated status bar that enables you to toggle the Polar and Align features on and off.
· The ability to track cursor movement along specified incremental angles as the cursor moves into the
proximity of these angles.
· The addition of angle overrides that behave in a manner similar to OSNAP overrides.
· Visual feedback through temporary visual construction lines, called AutoTracking that can be based
AutoSnap points, extensions of objects, and an arbitrary temporary tracking point defined by you.
· The ability to track along an alignment path based on acquired points (osnap points and tracking points).
AutoTrack Temporary Construction Lines and Tracking Points
· The ability to specify displacement points at any angle when in Tracking mode¾in addition to direct entry
and picking.
· Application Programming Interface (API) enhancements that permit developers to implement their own
snap modifiers.
· The consolidation of Snap, Grid, Osnap, and Alignment settings into a single, tabbed dialog accessed
through a right-click shortcut menu.
AutoCAD 2000. As a result, without ever having to touch the keyboard, you can more intuitively and
efficiently create and accurately position new geometry based on existing drawing objects. A visual
display of temporary construction lines and acquired graphical points enhances editing¾a real timesaver
since actual construction lines need never be drawn. The AutoSnap, Ortho, and XY Point Filter features
are all incorporated into the new AutoTracking and Polar features, further decreasing drawing time.
AutoSnap enhancements include the following:
· New Extension and Parallel object snap modes.
· Updated status bar that enables you to toggle the Polar and Align features on and off.
· The ability to track cursor movement along specified incremental angles as the cursor moves into the
proximity of these angles.
· The addition of angle overrides that behave in a manner similar to OSNAP overrides.
· Visual feedback through temporary visual construction lines, called AutoTracking that can be based
AutoSnap points, extensions of objects, and an arbitrary temporary tracking point defined by you.
· The ability to track along an alignment path based on acquired points (osnap points and tracking points).
AutoTrack Temporary Construction Lines and Tracking Points
· The ability to specify displacement points at any angle when in Tracking mode¾in addition to direct entry
and picking.
· Application Programming Interface (API) enhancements that permit developers to implement their own
snap modifiers.
· The consolidation of Snap, Grid, Osnap, and Alignment settings into a single, tabbed dialog accessed
through a right-click shortcut menu.
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San Rafael, CA 94903
USA
Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, AutoCAD, AutoLISP, and AutoCAD Development System are registered trademarks, and ObjectARX,
ObjectDBX and Visual LISP are trademarks, of Autodesk, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand names, product
names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.
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