In Simpliplan, users can draw a room manually using the Construct room tool.
Note: This tool is easiest to use when using a tablet or if the the user uses a graphics tablet connected to their PC.
In Room mode:
1. Under Walls, click the arrow icon for more options, then click the Construct room icon:
2. Left-click and hold to begin drawing the room shape.
3. Move the mouse to draw the desired layout.
4. Once the user has returned the cursor to the starting position, release the left mouse button to confirm.
Note: It is not possible to draw a partial room shape, all walls must be connected.
5. The user can now adjust the room by:
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- Using drag and drop to reposition the corner points (denoted by squares).
- Double-clicking to add new corner points.
- Delete a corner point by left-clicking to select the point and clicking the Delete icon:
- Left-clicking the ? symbols to input measurements for wall lengths and corner angles.
Note: Users can also left-click a corner point and enter an angle in the Angle field, under Construct room in the dialogue box at the bottom right of the screen.
Note: Users can reset the drawing by clicking the Undo / cancel icon:
- Using drag and drop to reposition the corner points (denoted by squares).
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6. When you have finished, to confirm the room shape, click the Apply icon:
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