Orientation in the program – the modules

Allplan has a modular structure. In other words, it features individual program modules, each of which contains the necessary tools for a specific discipline. The most important tools are always at hand on the Basic Tools toolbar, the Configuration toolbars and on the menus. This way, access to the most frequently used tools is provided without requiring you to switch to a different module. The modules themselves are arranged in families: Basic family, Bonus Tools family, etc.

You can switch between modules in three ways:

• Click in the workspace with the right mouse button. The shortcut menu appears. Point to Switch module and select the module you need.

  Tip: When you have selected the Switch modules automatically option in the Options, Mouse and crosshairs page, the program automatically switches to the appropriate module when you create elements using the shortcut menu.

• You can use Tools - Customize to integrate icons from the Switch module category into a toolbar or to define shortcut keys for the modules. This is the quickest way to switch to modules you use frequently.
• Select the module you need in the Modules palette. This also clearly shows the structure of the individual modules.

Note: The Layout module cannot be accessed via the Modules palette. Instead, use the Layout Editor tool.