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Do you know how to use AutoCAD snap parallel?

July 5, 2011 by Edwin Prakoso 2 Comments

I’m surprised that I don’t. At least until I see this thread on CADTutor. And it’s kind of relieved that many of the senior members don’t know it.

You can see how it works from nice animation from alanjt.

par

image by: alanjt from CADTutor

Still doesn’t work?

So how it works?

Activate line/polyline

Activate parallel object snap

parallel_osnap

I thought we need to pick object/point after we activate the object snap. Just like when we’re working with other Osnaps. But no! You only need to hover above the line to make it as reference.

You should see the snap icon at your pointer.

parallel_osnap_icon

Now move away your pointer until you see the rubber band line.

You can click a point to create the parallel line now.

I know it’s quite basic. But you might need it.

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Solution Consultant in Datech Solutions, Tech Data Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and I am also active in Autodesk discussion forum. I'm a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, an appreciation for individuals who give contributions to the Autodesk community.
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anikarei
anikarei
5 years ago

Thank you. I was clicking the parallel snap icon and couldn’t get it to work. Seriously, this is a game changer for me.

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haripriya
haripriya
12 years ago

2007 autocad osnap,ortho, polar ……instructions and to draw the diagram in absolute co.ardinate system without ortho n polar

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