AutoCAD|ACAD|Civil 3D - OSNAP – Customize Shortcut Keys for MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY [5-Minute Tutorial]

Learn how to customize your AutoCAD|ACAD|Civil 3D Object Snap (OSNAP) cursor short cut keys for maximum efficiency in this 5-minute tutorial using Autodesk Civil 3D 2022 (Steps will work in AutoCAD and previous AutoCAD and Civil 3D versions as well).

In AutoCAD it is easy to snap to the wrong point. This Tutorial will show you how to use the Object Snap Cursor Shortcut Keys to snap to the right point every time and how to customize the shortcut keys to your own personal style.

Steps for Customization:

Open “manage” tab on the top of your screen.

In the Customization tab, select “CUI User Interface” or type “CUI” enter.

In the “Customize” tab under “customization in all files”

Expand “Shortcut Menus”

Expand “Object Snap Cursor Menu”

Select OSNAP you wish to customize

On the right-hand side of the CUI under “properties”

Under “display” or “general”

Customize the “name” where the “&” sign is in front of the OSNAP shortcut key letter.

To customize simply move the “&” sign in front of the desired shortcut key letter or type desired letter in front of “&” sign.

i.e. - &Midpoint (“M” is the shortcut key letter) change to Mi&dpoint (“D” is the shortcut key letter)

Click “Apply” or “OK”

Done!

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