Snap Points with the Autopilot

The HiCAD Autopilot is a tool for defining points. If you move the cursor over the drawing objects while the Autopilot is switched on, information is displayed about snappable points (snap symbols) and, for various functions, about lines, dimensions or texts. Whenever HiCAD requests a point specification, these snappable points can be applied directly without having to activate a point option.

The Autopilot is switched on by default. If HiCAD requests a point specification, the cursor is displayed as a crosshairs with a snap circle. If you want to apply a snappable point directly, place the cursor near this point. If the Autopilot has found the point, a corresponding symbol is displayed next to the cursor:

Snappable points include:

Simply left-click to apply a snap point. You activate the Point Options menu by (left) double-clicking or by pressing the Return key.

To switch the Autopilot off, proceed as follows:

1. Place the cursor at any position outside a snap point.
2. Activate the Point options menu by double-clicking (left mouse button).
3. Click Settings .
4. Select the Snap radius Off function.

To switch the Autopilot on again,

1. Place the cursor at any position outside a snap point.
2. Activate the Point options menu by double-clicking (left).
3. Call the Settings pop-up menu.
4. Select the Snap radius Onfunction.

You define the size of the snap radius in the basic settings:

1. Click on the icon, then select Settings.
2. Open the Basic Settings > General > Operation/Display folder.
3. Change the Snap radius.
4. Exit the setting window.

 Related Topics

Point Option Overview • Basic Settings • Intelligent Cursor and Object Snap