Instructions

1 - Click on "Choose File" to import a PDF floor plan into the drafting panel. Ensure that the plan is prepared in the PDF file so that it extends across the full page width. Overlaying is not generally necessary, you can create whatever plan on the drafting panel.

2 - To calibrate the scale, click on the calibration icon (two rulers), measure any known dimension, and insert it into the dialogue box that prompts you, allowing you to redo the calibration until the analysis is completed; we suggest adding a dimension to your PDF drawing in item 1 above and calibrating against it.

3 - Now commnece tracing the slab edge. Click on the slab icon, and the slab will begin to appear from the first mouse click. Each next mouse click will create segments. To complete the slab, double-click the mouse.

4 - Next, draw the columns by clicking on the column icon.

5 -After drawing the columns, proceed to draw the walls.

6 -Adjust the mesh size to your preference. Keep in mind that the smaller the mesh size, the more time it will take to generate tributary areas.

7 -Capture a screenshot of the drawing and overlay it onto your PDF file using PDF software like Bluebeam.

8 -Once clicked on Analyse, the program will ask you to SAVE THE FILE, this is good as you can comeback to your model to open and recheck.

9 - Press SHIFT for Ortho Mode

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