Access the Keypad by clicking its icon in the Home tab of the ribbon bar, or by pressing the F2 key.
Tip:
By default, the Keypad will also automatically appear when selecting a room's side. This functionality can be disabled by going to File > Measure Options > Display and unchecking the box labeled "Show keypad when edge selected".
The Keypad
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Draw entered dimension. |
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Clear entered dimension in keypad. |
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Undo last action. |
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Clear all drawn lines. |
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Foot and Inch indicators if using this unit of measure. |
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Close room. |
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Link to a Disto device. |
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Line direction compass. Exact angles can be entered in the center. |
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Select next wall clockwise or counterclockwise. |
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Reverse line direction. |
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Increase or decrease the size of the keypad itself. |
Drawing a Room
How To:
- Enter a dimension
- Select the direction using the compass
- Press Enter or use the check button, to draw the line
- Continue until all walls are drawn. Use the Close Room tool, to complete the room
Editing an Existing Room
Changing the Length of a Side |
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1. Choose the side of the room to be adjusted by left-clicking its handle with the Select tool. |
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2. Confirm that the selected side is pointing in the desired direction. A side will extend or retract based on the direction of the arrow that appears over it when it is selected. Tip:The direction of a side can be reversed by selecting it and clicking the |
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3. Enter a new measurement for the side in the keypad's text field. |
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4. Press Enter or left-click the green check button, |
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Changing the Angle of a Side |
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1. Choose the side of the room to be adjusted by left-clicking its handle with the Select tool. |
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2. Left-click a direction on the direction pad. Tip:If the side needs to be set to a specific number of degrees, enter the number in the text field at the center of the direction pad. |
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3. Left-click the green check button, |
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