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Unity - ProGrids: Grid Snapping for Level Design

October 13, 2020Updated Feb 17, 2026

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This is a great tool when you want to move objects in the editor while snapping them to a grid.

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In Package Manager, select Preview packages, search for ProGrids, and install it.

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Click on the ProGrids window under the Tools tab.

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This indicator will appear in the Scene view.

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Toggle the on/off switch (third from top) to on, and snapping will be enabled.

Note: Clicking the "1" at the top opens the settings window. Changing it to 2 means snapping occurs in 2-unit increments. Set it to 10, and objects snap in 10-unit increments as you place them.