de_set_grid_snap_type()

Sets the snap type to one or more of grid, pin, or vertex for the current window. Returns: none.

Syntax:

de_set_grid_snap_type(type);

where

type is the type of snap, where:

• PREF_SNAP_TO_GRID = cursor will snap to the nearest grid point
• PREF_SNAP_TO_PIN = cursor will snap to the nearest pin
• PREF_SNAP_TO_VERTEX = cursor will snap to the nearest vertex on a shape
• PREF_SNAP_TO_EDGE = cursor will snap and slide along the nearest edge of a shape
• PREF_PREF_SNAP_TO_MIDPOINT = cursor will snap to the midpoint of a line if the midpoint is within the snap radius
• PREF_SNAP_TO_ARC_CENTER = cursor will snap to the center of an arc or circle
• SNAP_TO_INTERSECT = cursor will snap to the intersection of lines or edges of two different objects

Note For details on grid snap mode behavior, refer to the Schematic Capture & Layout manual.

Example:

de_set_grid_snap_type(PREF_SNAP_TO_GRID|PREF_SNAP_TO_PIN);

Where Used:

Schematic, Layout