Snap reference circle problems
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2019-12-04
02:03 PM
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2023-05-23
04:07 PM
by
Rubia Torres
I've been working in Archicad for a year now, but still find it difficult getting used to the snap reference circle that appears when using a point as a snap reference.
Sometimes the snap reference circle (sometimes multiply circles) is so close to the point where you actually want to move a object to, making it difficult seeing what you're actually snapping to, unless you zoom in a lot.
Can you somehow deactivate the snap reference circle?
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2021-09-22 11:21 AM
Yes, well I partly agree with you.
The reason I marked is as solved, is that you don't get any closer to a solution, even the solution is adjusting your workflow and get to know the software even better.
You cannot blame the software for being different from others.
But even though, a setting to deactivate the circle would be handy, especially for users migrating from other softwares.
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2021-09-22 12:16 PM
Here's a classic example of the problem. I want the centre point of a rectangle so I tag the mid points on the edges and move to the centre point but then end up with an arc which creates a new intersection just off centre.
Perhaps @Minh Nguyen could get a toggle option for the circle snaps added to the Wishlist?

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2021-09-22 01:55 PM
In such a case, I usually place a Guide Circle at the lower-left corner of the Rectangle, another one at the upper-right corner of the Rectangle, then move my cursor to the middle of the Rectangle. A Guide Line will connect the two Guide Circles and its Half Point will be marked, which I can then click.
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2021-09-22 02:16 PM
@Laszlo Nagy Thanks for that suggestion it will help. I would still like the hide option, the case above is a simple example, in other situations the needed intersection can get drowned out with multiple snap guides, many of which are unwanted circles.

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2021-09-22 02:27 PM
Yes, I understand. My suggestion was for the specific case you mentioned, not to try to imply that the "Hide Guide Circles" option would not be helpful.
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2022-08-31 03:49 PM
My cursor is not showing the black check or snapping to points while working on interior elevations. I am not able to dimension to nodes or grab corners of objects with the select tool (it only works as a marquee). It works fine in plan view. Help, please! This is very frustrating.
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