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    Article Summary

    Enabling the Grid Tool places a Grid over a Plan to assist you in defining spaces or measurements, Eg. easements, spacing items.

    Enable the Grid Tool

    1. From within a Plan click the Scale Tab
    2. Set the Scale
    3. Click Enable Grid
    4. 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
    5. (optional) Adjust Angle of Grid
    6. Click Disable Grid to remove the Grid
    💡 Grid is static

    Use click, hold and drag / zoom options to align Plan against the Grid

    Grid - Rotate V1

    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.

    To enable Smart Guides with the Grid:

    1. Enable the Grid Tool
    2. Click on a Count in the Stage
    3. Click Settings
    4. Click Smart Guides
    5. Click to place Symbols

    Find out more about Smart Guides here.

    Grid tool with smart guide v3


    Frequently Asked Questions

    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?

    No. The Grid will not show on Exported Plan/s. This is an onscreen feature only.



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