What is the difference between the Snap Grid and the Reference Grid?
The information in this article applies to:Chief Architect X2 Chief Architect X1 Chief Architect 10.0 QUESTION I am working in Chief Architect X1 and have noticed that there are two types of grids available for my use – a snap grid and a reference grid. What are the differences between these two types of grids? ANSWER The Snap Grid and the Reference Grid fulfull two different purposes and can be manipulated independently in the Plan Defaults dialog. The differences between these two grids are explained below. Reference Grid: The reference grid is intended to give you a sense of scale as you draft. At a glance, you can quickly determine how many feet or meters you need to move a wall or other architectural object. • The Reference Grid exists as a visual reference only and has no bearing on objects within the model. • Objects can never snap to the Reference Grid, but if the Snap and Reference Grids are aligned, it will appear as though they can. • The Reference Grid can be hidden or made
