The Wall Tool
Access the Wall Tool
The Wall tool is accessed by tapping on the Wall icon (4th icon on the toolbar)
Drawing Modes
You can create a wall in one of three “modes”
Continuous Lines
USE WHEN – You need to quickly draw out something and want only straight lines.
The Continuous Lines option allows for a “Just like pen and paper” experience. Draw without ever lifting your finger or stylus. It also disallows for unwanted arcs or curves.
Continuous Lines & Arcs
USE WHEN – You need to quickly draw out something and do not want to be restricted to only straight lines.
The Continuous Lines & Arcs option is very similar to the one above but also allows you to create curves and arcs.
Line / Arc
USE WHEN – You want the most control over how the lines appear (Examples – trying to get a particular angle or otherwise non-straight line)
The Lines / Arc option allows you to precisely draw one segment at a time.
Set Default Wall Styles
Set defaults for how all future walls will be displayed:
Tap the 4th sub-option Color – to change the Walls Outline and Fill colors
You can change color and the “Alpha” meaning the transparency of the color
Change an Existing Wall’s Visual Display
Select one or more existing wall segments from the canvas
In the lower-left corner of the canvas, tap the Color & Styles icon
You can change color and the “Alpha” meaning the transparency of the color
Set the default Wall Thickness
Tap the 5th sub-option to change the wall thickness
Change an existing Wall’s Thickness
Select one or more existing wall segments
In the lower left corner of the canvas, tap the Wall Properties icons
Overriding the Center Snapped Connection Mode
Wall segments snap to the center each other. “Overriding” this option requires several steps.
Create first wall segment
Create a second connected wall segment
Re-select first segment
Tap on length measurement displayed and change length to correct length
For Example
Using a 6″ thick wall, draw a 50 ft long wall segment
Draw a connected segment
Select first segment which would now show 50′ 6″
Tap on length and change to 50′