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Chapter 2 Getting Started with AutoCAD Land Development Desktop

The following illustration shows the marker that is displayed over the

endpoint, and the ToolTip that explains which snap point the cursor

is snapped to.

AutoSnap works even when you set multiple object snaps. Press TAB

to cycle through the snap points on an object.

For more information, see “Changing Object Snap Settings” in the

online Help.

AutoTrack

AutoTrack is another way to specify a point in relation to existing

points by using the pointing device. AutoTrack helps you draw objects

at specific angles or with specific relationships to other objects in the

drawing.

When you turn on AutoTrack, temporary alignment paths help you

create objects at precise positions and angles. AutoTrack includes two

tracking options: polar tracking and object snap tracking. You can

turn AutoTrack on and off with the Polar and Otrack buttons on the

status bar.

Use polar tracking to track the cursor along temporary alignment

paths defined by polar angles relative to a command's From or To

points. Polar tracking is used only when ORTHO mode is turned off.

For an illustration of polar tracking, see “Using Drafting Settings” in

this chapter.

Object snap tracking works in conjunction with object snaps. You

must set an object snap before you can track from an object's snap

point. The AutoSnap aperture settings control how close you must be

to the alignment path before the path is displayed.