Tools and Features

Snap Options

Use this tool when inserting items like Truss Envelopes to adjust the snapping behavior of the item being inserted.

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

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.

Snap Options

Multi-Select Options

Use this box to modify what items in the scene are selected when using multi-select. The Multiselect dialog will appear when Ctrl is pressed.

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