System Variable Entry: SNAPUNIT

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System Variable Entry: SNAPUNIT

Name

SNAPUNIT

Type

2D point

Default

varies by drawing

Read-Only

Scope

drawing; saved in drawing

Description

Sets the snap spacing for the current viewport.

Compatibility

AutoCAD and BricsCAD. AutoCAD all; BricsCAD V20+. Divergence: default AutoCAD 0.5000,0.5000 (imperial) or 10.0000,10.0000 (metric), BricsCAD 0.5,0.5 - If MEASUREMENT=0 and INSUNITS=inches 10.0,10.0 - If MEASUREMENT=1 and INSUNITS=millimeters.

Source Notes

AutoCAD: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2026/ENU/?guid=GUID-1E54C26E-F08A-4648-87D0-62217BD6AE58
BricsCAD: https://help.bricsys.com/en-us/document/system-variable-reference/s/snapunit-system-variable