Introduction to a dot grid

A dot grid is an area in the graphical window covered with regularly spaced dots to aid drawing. The spacing between grid dots is adjustable. The grid dots are not plotted.

The dot grid is always put into the current working plane, so that it can be used for the definition of points (e.g. end points of individual members) by means of mouse.

Properly adjusted dot grid may significantly speed up the process of geometry definition.

SCIA Engineer offers two types of the grid: orthogonal and radial.