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Learn more about our Drawing tools, Shapes, Measurement tools, and much more.
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Hiding a PDF or Photo BackgroundYou've uploaded a PDF or photo to begin a drawing, but want to be able to hide it - learn how to disable your background in ArcSite.
Create An ArcSite Drawing – Step by Step
Advanced Wall Drawing Options & SettingsWithin you'll find information that will help you customize the way your walls are drawn on your canvas.
The Drawing Modes
Drawing Mode: FreehandCurved lines that auto close to create a shape - compatible with Fill & Measure tools
Group and Ungroup Objects
Display Order - "Bring to Front" & "Send to Back"
Pan and Zoom in the Drawing
Trim or Extend Lines
Mirroring Objects (Flip on Axis & Copy)
Make Multiple Copies at a Certain Distance and Direction
Make a Copy at a Certain Distance
Copy and Paste Between Drawings
Copy On Screen Objects
Change Line or Wall Segment Direction
Undo and Redo Your Changes
Edit Lengths & Angles Manually
Single and Multiple Select Objects
Using the Trace Tool - Drawing over a PDF
Measurement Display Options
Positioning Objects Relative to other Objects
Using Bluetooth Measurement Devices
Measurements of Existing Objects
Showing Dimensions
Using the Measure Tool
Setting a Drawing Scale (Calibration)
Moving Area Dimension LabelsArea measurements stacked on top of each other? Drag labels anywhere within your drawing for clarity and visibility.
How to change to the metric measurement system?Quickly change your account settings to match your system of measurement