GIS Dictionary

[ESRI software] An ArcGIS geoprocessing option that snaps, or aligns, all layers to the cell registration of a specified raster. […]

[ESRI software] An option in the Environment Setting dialog box that ensures the cell alignment of the extent will match

[data editing] The process of moving a feature to match or coincide exactly with another point or feature’s coordinates when

[ESRI software] Settings in ArcGIS that define the conditions in which snapping will occur. These settings include snapping tolerance, snapping

[ESRI software] In classic snapping, the order in which snapping will occur by layer during an ArcGIS editing session, set

[ESRI software] In classic snapping, a combination of a shape to snap to and a method for determining what part

1 [data editing] A specified distance within which points or features within are moved to match or coincide exactly with

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a user-assistance component that displays an on-screen description of the layer name or target being snapped