Drawing & Measuring
Learn more about our Drawing tools, Shapes, Measurement tools, and much more.
53 articles
- Draw Tool: Modes and Settings
- Draw LinesLearn how to access the Draw tool and choose the right drawing mode for your work.
- Drawing Walls
- Create Drawing from AR Scan
- Create Drawing from Map
- How to Draw, Measure, and place Products in Your Drawing with ARUse AR to measure spaces and place Linear and Area Products directly into your ArcSite drawing — no tape measure required.
- Creating a Topographic DrawingLearn how to place elevation data points and generate contour lines with a heatmap fill to create topographic drawings in ArcSite.
- Mirroring Objects (Flip on Axis & Copy)
- Place multiple copies of an object in a structured pattern (Array tool)
- Make a Copy at a Specific Distance (Offset Tool)Create a copy of a line or arc at an exact distance. Use this to draw parallel walls, fence lines, or consistent spacing between elements.
- Shade or Color an AreaLearn how to quickly add details to your drawing using the Fill tool.
- 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.
- Add a Door or Window (Openings) to a WallUse the Openings library to insert doors or windows into your existing walls.
- Arranging Objects Relative to One Another
- Using Bluetooth Measurement Devices to capture lengths
- Import an Image as the Background to your Drawing
- Using the Measure Tool
- How to manually or automatically show measurement/dimensions
- Drawing Tips + Tricks
- Color and Pattern Fill
- Using LayersLayers help you organize your drawing by keeping different types of information separate. You can edit, hide, or lock specific layers independently without affecting the rest of your project.
- Add Text and Cloud Shapes
- How to create a title block
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Editing Options
- Edit Lengths & Angles Manually
- Change Line or Wall Segment Direction
- Single and Multiple Selection Options
- Duplicate an Object in ArcSite
- Move ObjectsMove objects on your drawing to reposition them or place them precisely.
- Deleting objectsHow to remove objects from your canvas, erase part of a line, and create breaks in walls.
- Rotate Objects
- Trim or Extend Lines
- Rotate and Move a Room on the CanvasHow to rotate and reposition a room on the ArcSite canvas after it has been drawn.
- Display Order - "Bring to Front" & "Send to Back"
- Hiding a PDF or Photo BackgroundWhen you start a drawing with a satellite image or a site plan PDF, you can toggle the background visibility to focus on your work or to prepare your drawing…
- Pan and Zoom in the Drawing
- Undo and Redo Your Changes
- Group and Ungroup Objects
- Copy and Paste Between Drawings
- Adjusting Units and PrecisionUse the Units and Precision tool in ArcSite to specify your preferred unit of measure and set your desired level of precision
- Using Snapping to make objects snap, or not snap, together
- Change the Visual Settings for Existing On Screen Objects
- ArcSite Drawing Settings
- Set Default Visual Settings
- Measurement Display Options
- How to change to the metric measurement system?Quickly change your account settings to match your system of measurement