Track to Points on Objects (Object Snap Tracking)

Up a level to ..

Track to Offset Point Locations (Tracking)

 

AutoCAD 2008 User's Guide > Create and Modify Objects > Use Precision Tools > Combine or Offset Points and Coordinates > Track to Points on Objects (Object Snap Tracking) > 

Track to Points on Objects (Object Snap Tracking)

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To change AutoTrack settings

1. Click Tools menu Options.At the Command prompt, enter options.
2. In the Options dialog box, Drafting tab, under AutoTrack Settings, select or clear the following alignment path display options:
   • Display Polar Tracking Vector. Controls alignment path display for object snap tracking. When cleared, no polar tracking path is displayed.
   • Display Full Screen Tracking Vector. Controls alignment path display for object snap tracking. When cleared, an alignment path is displayed only from the object snap point to the cursor.
   • Display AutoTrack Tooltip. Controls the display of AutoTrack tooltips. Tooltips tell you the type of object snap (for object snap tracking), alignment angle, and distance from the previous point.
3. Under Alignment Point Acquisition, select a method for acquiring object points for object snap tracking:
   • Automatic. Acquires object points automatically. If you select this option, you can press SHIFT to not acquire an object point
   • Shift to Acquire. Acquires object points only when you press SHIFT while the cursor is over an object snap point.

 Command entry: OPTIONS