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Displaying the Grid
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Using a grid is useful when positioning or drawing objects and characters in a scene. You can use the Show Grid option to display several different kinds of grids in the Stage or Camera views.
How to display the grid
- Do one of the following:
- Click the Grid
button at the bottom of the Stage or Camera view.
- Select View > Grid > Show Grid.
- Press Ctrl + G (Windows) or ⌘ + G (macOS).
- To choose a grid option, select View > Grid and one of the following options:
| Parameter | Description |
| Grid Outline Only | Displays only the contour of the grid. |
|
Underlay |
Displays the grid behind the drawing elements. |
|
Overlay |
Displays the grid over the drawing elements. |
|
Square |
Displays a standard square grid. |
|
12 Field Grid |
Displays a 12 field size grid. |
|
16 Field Grid |
Displays a 16 field size grid. |
|
World Grid |
Displays a reference grid that remains the same size when you scale objects. This is useful when creating elements in your drawing and you need a reference point. |
Time Estimated 5 mins
Difficulty Level Intermediate
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