Getting Started with the Design Mode
The Design Mode allows you to create and refine space planning layouts and concept models with ease. In this tutorial, you'll learn about its interface, key features, from drawing and editing spaces to managing views, areas, performing analysis, collaboration tools and much more. Learn about all the tools in detail in the subsequent tutorials.
Draw and Edit Tools
All drawing and editing tools are available in the top panel of the Design mode.
Draw Tools
Use the Draw tools located in the Design tab to create spaces directly on the design canvas. The available tools include Line, Arc, Circle, and Rectangle, allow for precise adjustments to fit your design needs
Edit Tools
The available editing tools, such as move, copy, rotate, push/pull, etc can be used to modify the created spaces. These tools are found right next to the draw tools.
Explore these tools in detail in the "Design Tools" section
Views Panel
The Views panel on the left side of the screen displays a list of all project views, including:
2D views
Elevations
3D views
AI Render
Use this tab to navigate and customize your views.
Areas Dashboard
Access the area dashboard from the top right corner of the screen. This dashboard provides comprehensive details regarding all areas of the spaces you have created within the Design canvas, updating in real-time as you make edits to these spaces.
Sustainability Tab
The Sustainability tab (on the right side) provides climate analysis, including:
Shadow and
Direct sun hours
Sun Path diagram
Note: Visit "Direct Sun Hour Analysis" and "Shadow Analysis" to learn these analyses in detail.
Comments Tab
You can find project comments in the Comments tab. To navigate directly to a specific comment, simply click on it. If you wish to add a new comment, click on the Add Comment button.
Object Type Panel
Activating any Draw tool (Line, Arc, Circle or Rectangle) also activates the Object Type panel (beside the area dashboard button). The Object Type panel allows you to select an element type for drawing and choose from the offset Draw mode. In Design Mode, which is specifically for creating spaces, the only available object type will be 'Spaces'.
Share the Project
Share your project with stakeholders by clicking the Share button at the top right corner. Enter the email ID of the individual you wish to share the project with. Visit 'Sharing Project with Stakeholders' for more information on this.
Navigation Tools and Project Settings
Access all navigation tools including pan, orbit, position camera, zoom extents, switch 2D/3D, and project settings in the bottom panel
Note : You can also use the Views panel for direct switching between 2D & 3D.
Command Bar
Use the Command bar to search for tools or activate them directly from here.
