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AutoCAD: When Inside of a Viewport Running OSNAPS do not work When using ZOOM commands

December 1, 2025 Jeff Arbogast

Issue:
AutoCAD: When Inside of a Viewport Running OSNAPS do not work When using ZOOM commands.


Causes:
OSNAPCOORD (System Variable)

Solution:
Set OSNAPCOORD (System Variable) to 0.

•    Type OSNAPCOORD at the command line and select <Enter> Key.
•    Type 0 and select <Enter> Key.


OSNAPCOORD

0 - Running object snap settings override keyboard coordinate entry

1 - Keyboard entry overrides object snap settings

2 - Keyboard entry overrides object snap settings except in scripts

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Jeff Arbogast

Manufacturing Solution Center Team Lead<br><br>Jeff is responsible for manufacturing Technical Support for both internal staff and customers. In addition to the daily activities of the support center, he helps write for the National Support Center blog, and has written online classes for the IMAGINiT training on demand site.

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