In SimpliPlan, users can add symbols into their plan. For example, installation symbols for water and electricity.
Note: This is easiest in 3D view or surface view.
In Tools mode:
- Under Symbols, click the drop-downs to see various symbols.
- Left-click and hold the desired symbol.
- Drag and drop into the plan.
Note: Hold the SHIFT key on the keyboard to place freely.
Users can now alter the position of the symbol and add a label using the menu located on the right side of the screen, under the headings Positioning and Symbol.
Positioning
Under Positioning, users can adjust the location of the window by using the icons or entering new values into the Space left, Space right, Space top and Space bottom fields.
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.
To delete the symbol, users can click the Delete icon:
Note: Or press the Delete key on the keyboard.
Symbol
Under Symbol, users can enter a label for the symbol in the Label field, adjust the font size of the label by entering a new value in the Font size field and click the Colour field to select a font colour for the label.
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