Did you know that you can use tools from the View Control Toolbox while in the middle of an element placement tool, such as Place Smartline, without losing your spot?
![](https://envisioncad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/View-Control-Toolbox-300x21.png)
Here’s how to do it:
- While in the Place Smartline tool you need to window in on an area to snap to the proper element.
![](https://envisioncad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Draw-Start-300x258.png)
2. Select the Window Area tool (or other appropriate view tool) to window in on the desired area. Do not hit reset – yet.
![](https://envisioncad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Window-Area-300x237.png)
3. After windowing in click the Reset button on your mouse. The Place Smartline tool will resume from where you left off.
![](https://envisioncad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Draw-End-300x276.png)