Tools and Features

Snap Options

Use Active Snaps and Snap Against selections when inserting items like Truss Envelopes, Bearing Envelopes, and Work Lines to adjust the snapping behavior of the item being inserted.

The snap options are also available when picking a new Left or Right Point.

Active Snaps define which snaps are available when using the point selection input method, such as Dimension Mode and Bearing Envelope insertion.

Tooltips may vary slightly depending on the active object type.

Active Snap

Tooltip

Example

Intersection

Snap to intersections of active items.

Extension

Snap to intersection of lines extended from active items.

Midpoint

Snap to midpoints of active segments.

Endpoint

Snap to endpoints of active segments.

Nearest

Snap to the nearest point on an active item.

Perpendicular

Snap the segment if perpendicular to a hovered item.

Orthogonal

Snap the segment to vertical or horizontal.

Distance

Snap the segment length to feet, inches, or ¼ inches based on camera zoom.

Snap Against functions as a filter during snap point selection. For example, if you would like to snap dimensions to bearing envelopes only, then uncheck all Snap Against options except for Bearing Envelopes. This eliminates the risk of inadvertently selecting snap for other object types.

Multi-Select Options

The Multiselect dialog will appear when Ctrl is pressed, and the mouse is focused in the scene.

Use the Multiselect dialog to filter what items in the scene are selected when using multi-select mode.

When multiple objects are selected, the available properties will be displayed in the Properties Panel .

Move Layout Objects

Layout objects can be moved to a new Destination location. Multi-selected objects of the same type can be moved as a group.

After selecting one or more of the same object type, access the Move command via the right-click menu or using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + M .

Movement can be defined relative to a chosen origin point or using horizontal (x) and vertical (y) distances.

It is possible to Duplicate selected objects when performing the command by selecting Duplicate before moving .

Rotate Layout Objects

Layout objects can be rotated to a new orientation. Multi-selected objects of the same type can be rotated as a group.

After selecting one or more of the same object type, access the Rotate command via the right-click menu or using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + M .

Rotation can be defined by the angle and by selecting a rotation Center Point.

It is possible to Duplicate selected objects when performing the command by selecting Duplicate before rotating .

Mirror Layout Objects

Layout objects can be mirrored based on a user-defined Mirror Line. Multi-selected objects of the same type can be mirrored as a group.

After selecting one or more of the same object type, access the Mirror command via the right-click menu or using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + M . Select an existing line for the mirror axis.

It is possible to Mirror selected objects when performing the command by selecting Duplicate before mirroring .

Trim / Extend Objects

Objects in Layout and Design can be trimmed and extended to a "cutting edge". Trim/Extend is available by right-clicking on an valid object (truss envelope, bearing envelope, member) or by selecting an object and pressing the Shift key modifier.

Trim/Extend works when one or more valid objects are selected.

Keyboard Shortcuts (Hotkeys)

• Ctrl + Q: Insert something...

  • B: Bearing Envelope

  • E: Truss Envelope

  • F: Feature Pattern (Floor) Container

  • A: Chase/Step

  • W: Work Line

• While inserting a truss envelope:

  • Alt + J: Cycle through justification options

  • Esc: Re-choose location

  • Ctrl + B locks/unlocks the base

    • When locked to a single base, snapping levels adjust with Shift/Ctrl.

• While inserting a truss envelope or bearing envelope:

  • Alt+ Click: Insert, then repeat

• While inserting a bearing envelope in Direction + Length mode:

  • Typing sets bearing length

  • Using the arrow keys sets the bearing's direction

• When selecting truss envelopes and bearing envelopes:

  • Ctrl + Click: Add/remove item to/from selection set

  • Ctrl + Drag: Add/remove windowed items to/from selection set

    • Configured via options that appear in the top right corner