Object SNAP TEMP Overrides

[AFitchguy07]

I've been trying to figure out how to use keyboard shortcut to allow for a temporary override of my "Nearest" OSNAP. I often find myself pulling leaders from splines and/or circles and need the "Nearest" OSNAP active.

 

I was in CUI and saw the temp override shortcut key was setup but inactive as it has no ties to any keys. I also saw others setup with shortcuts keys and decided to give them a demo. While in a line command (for example) i held 'SHIFT + C' to trigger the temp override of "Center." It didn't seem to work. Dynamic input popped up as if i was entering "C."

 

Can i have some guidance with this? I want 'SHIFT + N' to be temp override for "Nearest" OSNAP.

 

As a side note, i was able to set up ACAD to zoom extents and close dwg simultaneously with 'CTRL + W' without any hiccups.

[rkent]

Seems to depend on how quickly you press C after holding Shift down, if I hold shift down, hold for just a moment and then hit C it works.

 

I prefer to just have my osnaps assigned to the Function Keys and grab them as needed.

F1 = END

F2 = PERP

F3 = NEAR

ETC.

 

Holding down Ctrl+F# will give you the original assignments, so Ctrl+F2 will give you the textscreen, Ctrl +F3 will give you Osnaps toggle, etc.

[AFitchguy07]

I'm not sure what's going on with that. I seem to be missing something as it's not working for me 'SHIFT + C' combo. I pause when i hit shift and a new icon appears near cross-hair and then hit 'C' w/o success.

 

what's the process you're taking to add temp override as F1? I think i like that better than the key combo of 'SHIFT + N' more.

[rkent]

I'm not sure what's going on with that. I seem to be missing something as it's not working for me 'SHIFT + C' combo. I pause when i hit shift and a new icon appears near cross-hair and then hit 'C' w/o success.

 

what's the process you're taking to add temp override as F1? I think i like that better than the key combo of 'SHIFT + N' more.

 

Editing the CUI, see screen shot. Find the shortcut keys, drop down to list of commands and drag the one you want, in the example it was for Perpendicular,

step 3 over in the right side, pick on the perpendicular, step 4 pick in the area shown, hit the F2 key (make sure caps lock is off).

[AFitchguy07]

Do i need to make a new command? I see you're using perp with personal source, not acad. I also see you're in "shortcut keys" and not in the "temp override keys." In the "temp override keys" i see the override for nearest listed in upper right props box. It is inactive because no key is set for it. I put "F1" as my key and then tested it out. I entered line cmd, before picking first point I hit F1 thinking it would toss me in to a temp override OSNAP of Nearest. That did not happen. Help was launched.

 

I'm making this harder than it really is I'm sure...

 

 

[rkent]

No you don't have to make your own, I do that so I can transfer easily from upgrade to upgrade, etc.

 

I don't use the temp override keys, instead just use shortcut keys. I don't keep any running osnaps (there are a few exceptions) so instead of overriding I am hitting F1 for an endpoint, it works once and I can keep on going.

 

The F1 key is kind of hardcoded to help but the reassignment will work. Set it up in the CUI, save and close a drawing, close autocad, reopen and it will work. I have been doing this since before the CUI days.

[RobDraw]

Just in case...shift+right click brings up the OSnap menu. I didn't care for this at first but now find I don't even think about it. For me it's a snap to use.

[AFitchguy07]

I got it set to F1 for Nearest. But it doesn't ever turn it off. If i hit F1, it stays on even if i hit F1 again. I like to keep endpoints/mid/quad/apparent intersection/perp on and active 100% of time. i would like to set a key to toggle Nearest on and off w/o removing the previously listed snaps.

 

How is this possible with one key press and no right clicking? That's what I've been doing for years and i would like to simplify it some with one key.

[rkent]

OK, so remove what you added under Shortcut Keys, go back to Temporary Override Keys, find the Near override, set that to F2. I am not sure F1 will work for temp override, but you should try it out and report back.

[AFitchguy07]

Negative on the F2 in Temp Override Shortcut. While in line cmd, i hit F2 and it still opens the command window.

 

FYI:

Changes were made and then i shut down acad fully. Then relaunched and tested.

Edited February 14, 2013 by AFitchguy07
FYI

[rkent]

With temporary keys one must hold the key down constantly.

Start line command, press and HOLD the F2 key down, notice the little override icon near your cursor, pick on an object, release the F2 key and continue. This is true of any override keys which may be why they aren't working for you.

 

I just changed my setup to try and it works fine here.

 

Good Luck.

[AFitchguy07]

yes, you are correct. It is now working well for me. Do you happen to know exactly where i can remove F1 from help and F2 from it's default AutoCAD Text Window popup? I've browsed down the list and was unable to find it. I may have overlooked, i'll re-look.

[rkent]

yes, you are correct. It is now working well for me. Do you happen to know exactly where i can remove F1 from help and F2 from it's default AutoCAD Text Window popup? I've browsed down the list and was unable to find it. I may have overlooked, i'll re-look.

 

Those are hard coded in but I have all the Function Keys programmed to my own settings and never have a problem with help, textscreen, etc. Not sure why it wouldn't work on yours.

 

When I need the original function I hold the Ctrl button down and hit F1, etc. That part just works, I didn't have to define the Ctrl part of it.

[AFitchguy07]

I got it. What is causing the hardcoded function to get through is i wasn't holding the F1 or F2 keys quite as long as i should to get the override function to override the hardcoded function. That makes sense. I am good to go now.

 

Thanks for taking the time to help me out. I appreciate it.