grids submenu

grid units


Purpose
To display and/or change the units for grid spacing. This can be done for each grid individually.

Usage
Click the x, y or z input box to activate it (red outline). The following prompt will be displayed:

In response to this prompt type the required grid unit for the currently active grid input box. Press <ENTER> to confirm.

Comments
The grid units refer to the minimum distance between points on the grids. They do not refer to the amount of lines drawn on the screen to represent the grids. These units determine the minimum distance over which items can be moved across the grid when the snap to grid toggle button is active.

See also
show grid, snap to grid, display step