Adding Grid Lines

Use the Grid Line tool to add structural reference lines to your floor plan.

Workflow

  • In the Floor Plan palette, choose the floor level or floor group to add the column to.
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  • Select the Add Grid Line tool in the Floor Plan toolbar.
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  • Drag the cursor across the canvas, then click to place a vertical grid line.
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Toggle Between Vertical and Horizontal Grid Lines

  • Press the Space bar to toggle between placing vertical and horizontal grid lines.
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Align a Grid Line to a Wall

  • Hover the cursor over a wall.
  • Hold the Shift key to align the grid direction with the wall you are hovering over.
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Create an Array of Grid Lines

  • Click to place one grid line.
  • Move the cursor to indicate the desired spacing between grid lines.
  • Press and hold the left mouse button, then click at each location to place additional evenly spaced grid lines.
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