In SimpliPlan, users can add a pre-wall, or multiple pre-walls to a plan.
In Room mode:
- Under Walls, click and hold the Add pre-wall icon:
- Drag and drop the pre-wall into the desired location.
Users can now adjust the position and dimensions of the pre-wall using the menu located on the right side of the screen, under the headings Positioning and Platform.
Positioning
Under Positioning, users can adjust the location of the pre-wall by using the icons.
Note: The Shift step length field determines the distance moved when using the Move selection up, Move selection down, Move selection left and Move selection right icons. The Rotate step length field determines the degrees rotated when using the Rotate selection left and Rotate selection right icons.
Users can also access additional options under the tabs:
- Under the Position tab, users can adjust the height of the pre-wall by entering new values into the Space top edge and Space low edge fields.
- Under the Rotation tab, users can use the icons to rotate and tilt the pre-wall. If the pre-wall is tilted, the Put in upright position icon returns the platform to the default position.
Note: The Rotate step length field determines the degrees moved when using the Rotate selection left, Rotate selection right, Tilt left, Tilt right and Tilt forwards icons. - Under the Size tab, users can adjust the dimensions of the pre-wall by entering new values into the Scale fields; Width, Height and Depth. Users can also left-click the Keep proportions switch to retain the pre-walls current width, height and depth ratios. Click the Reset scale button to return the pre-wall to its original size.
- Under the Type tab, users can click the icons below Choose the wall measuring type, to select different measurements to be displayed.
Note: Measurements are only visible in 2D view.
Platform
Under Platform, users can adjust the dimensions of the pre-wall by entering new values into the Height, Length and Width fields and click the Save as favourite button to save the pre-wall to Inventory > Favourite > Platforms. Users can also click the Use platform bottom switch. When active, the base of the platform is aligned with the floor and any material beneath, for example tiling, is removed.
Users can also click the Edit shape button. Using this tool:
- Users can left-click the measurements of the pre-wall, shown in blue, and enter a new value into the box. Press Enter on the keyboard to confirm.
- Users can click and drag the points, shown as red squares, to alter the shape of the pre-wall.
- Users can add new points by double-clicking along the red dotted lines that outline the dimension of the pre-wall.
Note: Points can be deleted by left-clicking to select them and pressing the Delete key on the keyboard. - Under Tool control, in the dialogue box located a the bottom right of the screen, users can use the icons to Delete, Cancel and Apply the changes:
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