Getting Started
Begin your journey here and learn how to Create, Draw, Customize and Export.
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Create
Begin here and learn how to create a project folder and add drawing files.
How to Start a Project and Begin Drawing
Draw
Jump into the drawing canvas and explore the easy to use tools.
Basic Drawing ToolsLearn about the various drawing tools available within your ArcSite account and how to begin using them to produce accurate outputs.
How to add and show measurement on linesQuickly learn the steps for how to select a line/s and tap to add dimensions to any line on your drawing. Or add measurements to all lines.
How to add an Opening to a WallUse our premade Openings Library to insert a door or window to your canvas.
A Beginner's Guide to ShapesWe offer a wide variety of prebuilt shapes that can be super helpful when adding detail to your drawing.
How to add walls to your drawingQuickly learn how to create a wall or set of connected walls with a defined thickness.
Customize
Make each drawing unique by adding custom options.
Adding Photos and Markup to your DrawingAdding pictures with markup is easy and a great way to communicate issues quickly once you share your drawing with your team or customer.
How to add text to your canvasLearn how to add plain text to your canvas and how to create a text call-out that is tied to an element on your canvas for more detail.
How to shade or color an areaLearn how to quickly add details to your drawing using the Fill tool.
How to add a layer to a drawingLearn the basic functionality of the layer tool and how to apply a layer to your drawing.
How to edit a drawingLearn about how you can select elements on your canvas to unlock the edit tools that help you adjust, rotate, duplicate, and trim lines.
Custom Shapes & Adding Industry-Specific Shape LibrariesGet access to even more industry-specific shapes or make your own custom shapes.
Export
Take your completed drawing and share it with the world.
How to Export Your DrawingTake your well-crafted drawing and share it using one of our many export options.