The eraser tool erases sections of the existing PDF plan or can also highlights areas. It is often used to "tidy up" plans before starting a design or take-off.
Example:
Using the eraser tool
📝Note: The settings modal remains open during editing and requires a click to close once editing is complete.
Click eraser tool
Switch mode by clicking square
Freeform - irregular shapes
Square - square / rectangular shapes
Pen - line details eg. roof lines, adjusting the width of the line using settings Hold SHIFT to erase a straight line
(Optional) Click settings to change colour of the erased section
Using the eyedropper allows you to select the same colour that is being erased
Click save
Restoring erased areas on the plan
Click eraser tool
Restore individual or the whole plan:
Method 1 - Restore individual erased areas hold CTRL / Command ⌘
Black areas appear that have been erased, click the black area to be restored
Method 2 - Restore to original plan, click restore original plan
The plan is returned to display the original PDF
Click save
Using an iPad or tablet?
Click for alternate terminology.
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.
📝Note: 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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Frequently asked questions
I have already started drawing the area to erase but I forgot to choose my colour. Can this be fixed?
I have already started drawing the area to erase but I forgot to choose my colour. Can this be fixed?
Yes, even when you are mid-drawing your erased area:
Click settings
Click colour and select your colour
If required, use the eyedropper to select the exact colour from the plan
Continue on with the erased area
I need to highlight an irregular shape on my plan, can I use the eraser tool?
I need to highlight an irregular shape on my plan, can I use the eraser tool?
Absolutely.
Adjust the drawing mode to freeform
Click settings, choose a colour and adjust the opacity
Click around the shape to highlight then double-click to complete
(Optional) Click restore defaults
How can I make my mark-ups stand out better? The plan is really busy.
How can I make my mark-ups stand out better? The plan is really busy.
The eraser tool works as a great option to lighten the plan and make any items added from Groundplan become more prominent.
To do that:
Click the eraser tool
Click settings
Adjust the opacity between 30 - 50%
Draw a rectangle over the plan
💡If it is too much or not enough, hold CTRL / Command ⌘ and lick the black section to restore it again. Adjust the settings and complete the steps again.
