Getting Started
Step 1: Activate one of the draw tools from the Design tab.
Step 2: Choose "Floor" from the object type options. Then select the floor type from the dropdown and adjust the floor thickness by using the slider or entering a value.
Step 3: Select the draw mode from offset modes or freeform mode.
Drawing using Freeform mode
Select the freeform draw mode and start drawing the profile of the floor on the canvas. Define the shape and size according to your project requirements. You can also enter dimensions to create an accurate floor sketch.
Drawing using Offset modes
Use the offset modes to create a floor with a specific width. You have three options: Center, External, and Internal. Select the mode that best fits your design, then specify the offset width. This approach is particularly useful when applying different flooring materials, allowing you to create distinct floor areas with precise dimensions.
Step 1: Select one of the offset modes, i.e., center, external or internal, as per your requirement and input the offset width as needed.
Option 1: Make Geometry continuous
Step 1: If you wish to create floor using offset mode which has a continuous geometry, check the 'Make geometry continuous box'.
Step 2: Then, begin sketching on the design canvas. Drag the cursor to define the sketch boundary (you can also input the dimension value manually accuracy). Press enter to finish. The floor created will be a solid unified one.
Option 2: Make Geometry discontinuous
Step 1: If you wish to create floor using offset mode which has fragmented geometry, uncheck the 'Make geometry continuous box'.
Step 2: As mentioned previously, begin sketching on the canvas. Press enter to finish. Here, the floors created are independent entities with their own label, geometry & area.
Edit Properties:
1. Object Properties: Select the floor and modify its properties using the Object Properties toolbar on the right side of the workspace.
a. To change the floor type, click on the dropdown arrow & select from the default list.
b. Change the dimensions of the floor thickness and overhang by either entering the respective value or from the slider.
c. Other information about the floor length, area, volume, Storey, etc can also be viewed in the properties tab.
2. Other editing options: Use the available editing tools available in the design tab such as Push/pull, Copy/Array, Rotate, Flip, etc to further edit the floors created. For detailed information on using these tools, visit the Model Editing Tools help page.