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title: "Snapping increments in MachineBuilder"
slug: "snapping-increments-in-machinebuilder"
updated: 2025-03-19T20:16:36Z
published: 2025-03-19T20:16:36Z
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# Snapping increments in MachineBuilder

This guide explains the snapping increment functionality in MachineBuilder.

#### **What is a snapping increment?**

The snapping increment serves two purposes:

1. It presets the spacing for attaching components.
2. It controls the resolution (jump distance) when translating a component using the slider.

#### **Why use the 45mm increment?**

We recommend using the 45mm increment, as the Vention ecosystem is designed around this measurement. It helps avoid misalignment and provides a smoother design experience.

#### **Unit & Increment Selection**

Choose metric or imperial units from the dropdown menu. Below that, select the snapping increment, which defines the distance between snapping points.

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#### **Snapping (Attaching) Parts**

When moving components for attachment, connector icons appear on the secondary component at intervals matching the selected increment, allowing you to snap parts together accordingly.

| ![drawing](https://cdn.document360.io/3eee4d14-5ca0-4ea6-b426-1c19393e6a5e/Images/Documentation/snapping20increment.png) |
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#### **Translating Parts**

Once a component is attached, you may translate it to another location. The snapping increment controls how far parts will “jump” during translation.

| ![drawing](https://cdn.document360.io/3eee4d14-5ca0-4ea6-b426-1c19393e6a5e/Images/Documentation/Translation20increment.png) |
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