Enabling the Grid Tool places a Grid over a Plan to assist you in defining spaces or measurements, Eg. easements, spacing items.
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Enable the Grid Tool
From within a Plan click the Scale Tab
Set the Scale
Click Enable Grid
Enter Width and/or Height of the Grid
The default unit of measure is metre (enter 1 or 1m) Other accepted units of measure are millimetres, centimetres, feet and inches
(optional) Adjust Angle of Grid
Click Disable Grid or click the Grid Tool button again to remove the Grid
💡The grid is static: Use click, hold and drag / zoom options to align the plan against the Grid.
Grid Tool with Smart Guides Enabled
Smart Guides can be used when the Grid Tool is enabled. It assists to align consecutive Counts by automatically snapping to crosshairs of the Grid lines, the centre of each line and centre space.
Shortcut key option:
Click to place the Count then hold SHIFT To display the Smart Guides
Move the Count horizontally or vertically When 2 Counts are placed in a line, a further blue dot will highlight the same spacing for the Count closest to the cursor
💡Navigation hints:
Rotate a Symbol: Hold ALT / Option and press R or E
Delete a Symbol: Hold CTRL / Command ⌘ then click Symbol to remove
Find out more about Smart Guides here.
Using an iPad or Tablet?
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Things to note when following the above steps:
Tap instead of click
Unless there is a keyboard attached to the device, there are no shortcut keys on an iPad or Tablet
Tap Done instead of pressing ESC
Navigation hints:
Pinch zoom
Tap hold and drag to pan around a Plan
📝Smart Guides cannot be used with devices unless there is a mouse connected.
Images within this article are taken from a desktop computer. Interface appearance on an iPad / Tablet devices may vary based on screen size, potentially hiding or shortening buttons to icons. For accuracy, consider using a stylus, Apple pencil or mouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stop the Grid from "moving" when I zoom in on my Plan?
Can I stop the Grid from "moving" when I zoom in on my Plan?
No. The Grid Tool adjusts to match the Scale of the Plan when zooming. Zoom to the required level and then move the Plan to align with the Grid. Ideally, line one room up at a time.
💡Lock Plan Panning: Press ALT (⌥ OPTION) + L to prevent the Plan from being moved with the mouse click and drag gesture. Unlock by using the same keys.
Will the Grid be included when I export my Plan?
Will the Grid be included when I export my Plan?
No, unfortunately not.
The Grid will not show on Exported Plan/s. This is an onscreen feature only.