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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