Eraser Tool
- 07 Jan 2022
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Eraser Tool
- Updated on 07 Jan 2022
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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.
Example:
Using the Eraser Tool
💡Moving around the Plan
While Erasing, hold SPACE to pan around the Plan
- Click Eraser Tool
- (optional) switch Mode
- 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
- (optional) Settings when in Line Mode
Change Line Width - Click Done
Restoring Erased areas on the Plan
Click Eraser Tool
Method 1 - Restore individual Erased areas
Hold CTRL / Command ⌘
Black areas appear that have been Erased
Click black Area to be restoredMethod 2 - Restore to original Plan
Click Restore Original Plan
The Plan is returned to display the original PDFClick Done
Video Tutorial
Watch the video tutorial here:
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