Basic Shape
[Creating basic shapes In DrainPlan]
Select Shape:
Navigate to the Environment tab in the top left menu.
Select your desired shape (E.g. Square, Circle).
Enter Edit Mode:
Upon selecting a shape, you will enter Edit Mode.
In Edit Mode, you will see a circular cursor snapping to the grid within the viewport.
Create Shape
Using the Left Mouse Button, click and hold the down and move the cursor in a direction to your desired size.
Release the Left Mouse Button to create the shape, this will take you out of Edit Mode.
Moving Shape
Once you have created the shape and are out of Edit Mode, you can now interact with it.
Use the Left Mouse Button to drag and move the shape to relocate.
Resize Shape
Left click the shape to select it, you should see its points highlight blue.
Using the Left Mouse Button, select and drag any of the blue points to change the proportions of the shape
Rotate Shape
Left click the shape to select it, you should see its points highlight blue.
You will then see a rotate prompt appear next to the shape, Use the Left Mouse Button and drag this prompt to rotate the shape as you wish. Hold shift while dragging to rotate smoothly.
Duplicate Shape
Left click the shape to select it, you should see its points highlight blue.
To Copy the shape click the Duplicate button on the ShapeEditor. This will copy the plot and automatically paste the plot near the existing shape.
Delete Shape
Left click the shape to select it, you should see its points highlight blue, press the Delete key on your keyboard. Or you can use the Delete button in the ShapeEditor.
Line Tool
[Creating Lines for environment]
Select Line Tool:
Navigate to the Environment tab in the top left menu.
Select the line tool within the Shapes section.
Enter Edit Mode:
Upon selecting the line tool, you will enter Edit Mode.
In Edit Mode, you will see a circular cursor snapping to the grid within the viewport.
Create points:
Using the Left Mouse Button, you can place points within the viewport.
Just like the Drainage tool, lines will be created between the points you place.
Finish Line:
Once you have created the line you wanted, use the Enter key on your keyboard to finish the line and exit Edit Mode.
Adjust Points:
Ensuring you are out of Edit Mode, you can now make any adjustments needed.
Hover your mouse over the line until you see a point appear, Use the Left Mouse Button to drag the point and reposition as needed.
Remove Points:
Use the Left Mouse Button to select a point, it should highlight.
Press the Delete key on your keyboard to remove the point, this will adjust the line accordingly.
Delete Line:
Use the Left Mouse Button to select the line, it should highlight blue.
Press the Delete key on your keyboard to delete the entire line.
Text Box
[Creating Textbox In DrainPlan]
Select Text:
Navigate to the Environment tab in the top of your drawing.
Select the Text tool.
Enter Edit Mode:
Upon selecting Text tool, you will enter Edit Mode.
In Edit Mode, you will see a circular cursor snapping to the grid within the viewport.
Create Text
Using the Left Mouse Button, click and hold down then move the cursor in a direction to your desired size.
Release the Left Mouse Button to create the Text, this will take you out of Edit Mode.
Enter Text
Upon creation of a TextBox, you will be able to input what you wish to display important information effectively.
You can re-edit text at any point simply by using the Left Mouse Button to select the textbox and using your keyboard to type.
Moving Text
Once you have created the Text and are out of Edit Mode, you can now interact with it.
Use the Left Mouse Button to drag and move the Text to relocate.
Resize Text
Left click the Text to select it, you should see its points highlight blue.
Using the Left Mouse Button, select and drag any of the blue points to change the proportions of the Text.
Rotate Text
Left click the Text to select it, you should see its points highlight blue.
You should see a rotate prompt appear to the right of the Text (small blue rotate icon), Use the Left Mouse Button and drag this prompt to rotate the Text as you wish. Hold shift while dragging to rotate smoothly.
Duplicate text
Left click the Text to select it, you should see its points highlight blue.
Then select the Edit box at the top left, you will see a Duplicate button, this will automatically insert the duplicated text near your original text.
Delete TextBox
Left click the Text to select it, you should see its points highlight blue.
Press the Delete key on your keyboard to remove the TextBox from your drawing. Or you can Left click the text box, then select the Edit tab at the top left. There you can select the Delete button.
