Creating Plots
[How to create plots]
To create a plot in DrainPlan, follow these steps:
Select Plot Tool:
Locate the plot tool within the "Environment" Tab in the top left corner.
Select the plot tool to enter "Edit Mode".
Placing Points:
Once in "Edit Mode", a circular cursor follows your mouse within the viewport.
Use the Left Mouse Click to place points within the viewport. A minimum of 3 points is required to form an infill.
Arrange the points to form the desired shape.
Removing Points:
To remove a point, use the Right Mouse Click. This removes the last point you placed.
Finishing The Plot:
Press the "Enter Key" to stop placing points and exit "Edit Mode".
Note: You cannot add more points after exiting "Edit Mode".
Moving Points:
Adjust the position of a point by Holding the Left Mouse Button down on the point you wish to move and repositioning it.
Locking Plots
[How to Lock the plot]
To lock the plot in DrainPlan, follow these steps:
Select Plot:
Left-click the plot. Ensure you are out of "Edit Mode" to interact.
Locking:
After clicking the plot, a prompt will appear next to one of the points with a lock icon.
Select this lock icon to lock the plot.
Note: Once locked, you cannot interact with any of the points or move the plot.
Unlocking:
To unlock the plot, repeat the process: left-click the plot.
Click the unlock icon that appears next to one of the points.
Now you can interact with the plot again.
Moving Plots
[How to move plots]
To move a plot in DrainPlan, follow these simple steps:
Ensure Plot is Unlocked:
Make sure the plot is unlocked to enable movement.
Move Plot:
Left-click and hold anywhere inside the plot.
While holding the left mouse button, move the plot to the desired location.
Rotating Plots
[How to Rotate plots]
To rotate a plot in DrainPlan, follow these simple steps:
Select Plot:
Ensure you are out of 'Edit Mode' to interact with the Plot.
Left-click the plot to highlight it.
Rotate Plot:
A prompt will appear upon clicking the plot with a rotation icon.
Hold left click down on this prompt to begin rotating the plot, release the left mouse button when you are happy with the rotation.
Change Rotation Amount: You can rotate smoothly by holding down the shift button while rotating, this will toggle off the snap.
Deleting Plots
[How to delete a plot]
To delete a plot in DrainPlan, follow these simple steps:
Select Plot:
Ensure you are out of 'Edit Mode' to interact with the Plot.
Left-click the plot to highlight it.
Delete Plot:
Once the plot is selected and you can see all the points highlighted, you can then simply delete the plot by pressing "Delete" key on your keyboard.
A prompt will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the plot, select yes and the plot will be deleted.
Shape Properties
[Changing the style of the Plot]
You can adjust the style of any Shape in DrainPlan following this method:
Select Plot:
Ensure you are out of 'Edit Mode' to interact with the Plot.
Left-click to select the Plot.
Shape Properties:
Upon selecting the Plot, the ShapeEditor will appear in the top left next to the Environment Tab.
Modifying Plot:
Once the Shape Editor is visible, utilize the following options:
Infill Colour: Change the infill colour of the plot.
Outline Color: Change the outline colour of the plot.
Outline Type: Change the type of outline surrounding the plot (Dashed, dotted, default).
Copying Plots
[How to duplicate a plot]
To copy and paste a plot in DrainPlan, follow these simple steps:
Select Plot:
Ensure you are out of 'Edit Mode' to interact with the Plot.
Left-click the plot to highlight it.
Copy Plot:
To Copy the plot hold "Control" and then press "C" on your keyboard, this will copy the plot ready for pasting.
Paste Plot:
Once you have copied the plot, hold "Control" and then "V" to paste the plot. The plot will be created near the cursor within the viewport.