Measurements
Using Grid and Snapping
Grid and snapping controls help align markups, measurements, and repeated annotations. They are especially useful when placing many objects on a structured plan.
Updated 2026-07-03 · 5 min read
Grid visibility and the snap modes live in the View menu and toolbar grid controls.
Turn on grid support
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Show the grid
Choose View > Show Grid or press Shift+F9 to display the construction grid.
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Choose snapping modes
Enable Snap to Grid (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+F9), Snap to Page Center (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+F8), or Snap to Markup (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+F7) depending on what you are placing.
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Tune the grid appearance
Use the toolbar grid controls to adjust spacing (automatic or a fixed value), line style, and whether the grid hides while you are drawing.
Test before bulk work
Place a small markup and confirm the snap behaviour matches the work before marking up many items — snapping that helps on a structured plan can fight you on an irregular detail sheet.
Related topics
Related product guides
These broader guides explain how this support workflow fits ContractorCounter's markup, measurement, takeoff, and export toolset.
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