Sketch for Web Overview
In this section we will walk you through the process of creating your first sketch. This will include how to do the following:
- Draw Lines
- Draw Angles
- Draw Arcs
- Drawing Shapes
- Labeling Floors
When creating your sketches, you have two options for input methods. (1) Using your keyboard and numeric keypad, (2) using your mouse/trackpad.
For more precise measurements, HouseCanary suggests using your numeric keypad whenever possible.
Basic Tools
(from left to right)
Arrow Tool - Used to Drag & Drop Points
Complete Shape Tool - Used to mark your shape as complete
Pencil Tool - Used to create anchor points
Room Labels - Used to Label Rooms and Spaces (GLA & Non-GLA)
Navigation Tools
(from left to right)
Navigation Tool - Used to move the selected object in the direction selected
History Tool - Used to undo, or redo your previous edit
Zoom Tool - Used to adjust your Zoom level
Fit to Screen Tool - Used to adjust zoom level and fit as many of your shapes on screen as possible
Edit Tools
(from left to right)
Settings Tool - Used to perform the following tasks:
- Copy Selected Area
- Cut Selected Area
- Paste Selected Area
- Show Area Metrics
- Show Sketch Image
- Configuration
Trash Tool - Used to delete the selected object
Clear Screen Tool - Used to delete all shapes
GLA Toggle - Used to toggle the selected shape as GLA/Non GLA (only visible when a shape is selected)
*Areas labeled as GLA are colored light blue, while areas considered Non GLA are labeled are colored light blue.
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