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    Eraser Tool

    • Updated on 23 Apr 2024
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    Article Summary

    The Eraser Tool erases sections of the existing PDF Plan. It is often used to "tidy up" Plans before starting a design or take-off.

    💡Using an iPad or Tablet?

    Example:

    eraser-tool.png

    Using the Eraser Tool

    The Settings modal remains open during Editing and requires a click to close once editing is complete.

    1. Click Eraser Tool
    2. (optional) switch Mode by clicking Settings
    • Region - Erase large areas eg. rooms or dimensions
      Click, hold and drag to Erase
    • Line - Erase finer details eg. roof lines
      Click, hold and drag to Erase
      Hold SHIFT to Erase a straight line
    1. (optional) Settings when in Line Mode
      Change Line Width
    2. Click Done
    💡Moving around the Plan

    While Erasing, hold SPACE to pan around the Plan

    eraser tool v3

    Restoring Erased areas on the Plan

    1. Click Eraser Tool
    2. Restore individual or the whole Plan
      • Method 1 - Restore individual Erased areas
        Hold CTRL / Command ⌘
        Black areas appear that have been Erased
        Click black Area to be restored
      • Method 2 - Restore to original Plan
        Click Restore Original Plan
        The Plan is returned to display the original PDF
    3. Click Done

    Restore erased areas v1


    Using an iPad or Tablet?

    Click for alternate terminology.

    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

    Restoring Erased areas

    • Unless there is a keyboard attached to the device, Method 2 is the best option to restore Erased areas.

    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.


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