# VASSAL Reference Manual

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## Rectangular Grid

A standard rectangular grid for regulating movement on a Board.
X,Y offset: The horizontal and vertical position of the center of the first cell of the grid
Hex Height/Width: in pixels of a single cell.
Legal Locations: Determines whether pieces can be placed on cell edges or corners, instead of only at cell centers.
Show Grid: If checked, then the grid will be drawn over the Board image using the specified color.

## Sub-Components

### Grid Numbering

Used to assign names to cells on the grid. Used primarily for automatically reporting moves.