Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting Practice Exam

An object snap override refers to the capability in AutoCAD that allows users to temporarily activate a specific object snap for a single pick, overriding the currently set object snap mode. This feature is particularly useful when you need to quickly access a specific snap point without having to change the overall setting for all your selections. It ensures that the precise points on geometry—such as endpoints, midpoints, or centers—can be accurately targeted during a drawing session.

For instance, if your default object snap is set to midpoints, but you need to select an endpoint for a single action, using an object snap override will let you do that seamlessly. This flexibility enhances efficiency and precision in drafting by allowing for dynamic adjustments to snapping settings as needed for specific tasks.

This specific definition and function of object snap overrides distinguish it from other options, which either describe functionalities that do not align with overriding individual snaps or refer to settings that impact wider snap behaviors across the application.