Using the Grid
Showing the grid
To show the grid:
1. Right-click the workspace and select Grid.
2. In the dialog box that opens, select Show grid.
The fact that the grid is shown does not mean that it is active. To activate the grid, the Snap objects to grid option must be selected.Activating the grid
When the grid is activated, the drawing objects you create are automatically aligned to the grid lines. The size of drawing objects is a multiple of grid spacing. When you move drawing objects, they will move by increments equal to grid spacing.
To activate the grid:
1. Right-click the workspace and select Grid.
2. In the dialog box that opens, select Snap objects to grid.
Objects created before the grid is activated will now be aligned on the grid (it can be activated after the event).
The grid can be active even if it is not shown.When you hold down the <Alt> key while manipulating objects, the grid is temporarily deactivated if previously activated, and vice-versa.Modifying grid lines and spacing
You can configure grid display by modifying:
• Spacing of grid lines.
• Color of grid lines.