Drawing & Measuring
Learn more about our Drawing tools, Shapes, Measurement tools, and much more.
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Create An ArcSite Drawing – Step by Step
Rotate and Move a Room on the CanvasHow to rotate and reposition a room on the ArcSite canvas after it has been drawn.
Drawing Walls
Draw Tool: Modes and Settings
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.
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 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.
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 Selection Options
Using the Trace Tool - Drawing over a PDF
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…
Measurement Display Options
Arranging Objects Relative to One Another
Using Bluetooth Measurement Devices
Showing Dimensions
Using the Measure Tool
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
Standalone Measure option
Using Snapping to make objects snap, or not snap, together
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
Using the Openings Tool (Doors and Windows)
Move ObjectsMove objects on your drawing to reposition them or place them precisely.
Color and Pattern Fill
Rotate Objects
Using Photos in ArcSite
How to Use Forms and Documents