Grids and Snapping

Grid Panel
Major Grid
Grid Snapping
Grid Menu
Align To Grid

Minor Grid

The Minor Grid is a an array of perpendicular lines drawn at uniform intervals as a drawing aid. The lines are spaced evenly at a sub-interval to the Major Grid. It may be shown and/or used as snap points for graphics and drawing actions. The grid is usually drawn in a faint color that is visible but doesn't compete with the graphics of the drawing.

The parameters for the Minor Grid are presented on a tab view on the Grid Panel which is accessed from the Grids submenu found on the Format main menu. Selecting the "Minor" tab on the Grid Panel to access these parameters.

The small view shows an example of the appearance of the grid as determined by panel's selections. The selections apply to the front window of EazyDraw, changes are shown immediately on the target window.

The "Show" check-box is used to turn the Minor Grid ON or OFF. If checked the grid is shown, if not checked the grid is not shown. The grid does not need to be shown to use the Snap feature.

The "Snap" check-box is used to turn the snap aspect of the Minor Grid ON or OFF. If checked the new object drawn will be forced to the intersections of the grid lines. The snap requirement is also enforced when moving graphics. This snap action will not affect graphics previously drawn or positioned. If you need to perform an immediate "Snap" action on existing graphic(s) use the Snap Graphics to Minor menu action.

The numeric parameter "Intervals" determines the spacing for the Minor Grid. It specifies the number of minor grid lines per major grid line. You may change the value by selecting and typing a new value, or use the slider. If Link to Rulers is checked, this is disabled since it the spacing is determined by the minor tick marks of the ruler selection.

The color of the Minor Grid may be changed by clicking the Color Well found to the left of the checkboxes. The current color is shown in the small window. Any color may be selected using the color selection panel. Opacity may be used with this color, this may be applicable if the grid is placed above the graphics.

There is a stepper control in the upper left corner where the rulers meet. Use this stepper to select the interval for the tick marks. The stepper sequences through the various tick interval options, like quarters, tenths, or fifths. If "Link to Rulers" is selected the minor grids will sequence with the stepper and the ruler ticks.