Non-rectangular Holes

The Polygon Hole tool is used to create irregular shaped holes in rooms. 

Clicking on the tool icon selects the Polygon Hole tool. Clicking on the down arrow to the right of the icon gives the option for the Filled Polygon Hole tool.

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Polygon Hole
(One Room)

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Polygon Hole - Filled
(Two Rooms)

How To:

1. Select a room then select the Polygon Hole tool.

2. Use the red guides to accurately locate the start point for the hole.

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Tip:

Press F6 to move the aligning measurements to the next wall going clockwise around the room. Press the F7 key to move to counter-clockwise.

3. Click to set the start point for the hole.

4. Use the angle guide to determine the angle of sides as you create the hole.

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5. Continue placing points until you return to the start.

Tip:

Press Shift+Ctrl+C or use the Close Room button to close the hole.

Moving Holes

Once a hole has been drawn in a room you can move it anywhere in the room.

1. First, select the room. Notice the handle with arrows positioned in the center of the hole

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2. Next, click and hold your cursor over the handle and drag the hole to a new location in the room.

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