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If you want to reduce the responsiveness of object snapping - i.e. enlarge the area, where AutoCAD applies the osnap mode, increase the value of the APERTURE variable.

And vice-versa: if you need to increase the sensitivity, decrease this setting.

You can also use the Options dialog, the Drafting tab, the "Aperture size" setting.

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