RAM Structural System Help

Snap Points

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In some modeling modes the cursor only "snaps" to points already defined by grids, columns, beam ends and intersections, loads, etc. As new elements are added to the model, new snap points are created as necessary. In some cases it may be desirable to turn off some of these snap points so that the correct snap points can be more easily selected. This can be done by selecting the Options – Set Snap Points command, and selecting only those elements for which snap points are desired. The dialog has two tabs: Current Layout Type and Reference Layout Types. Items on the first tab affect the snap points for the currently selected layout type, while items on the second tab affect snap points on any enabled reference layout types. By default, all items are checked on the Current Layout Type tab, and all items are unchecked on the Reference Layout Types tab.