Entering points using the rasterize length option (grid dimension)

Precision drawing

When entering architectural elements, you can place points and elements in a grid that can be defined using a precision of an eighth of a meter.

To work with the grid dimension

The following options are available in the dialog line:

• Click Rasterize length to activate the grid dimension; dX and dY are switched off automatically.
• Enter the Grid length or select a value in the data entry box in the middle.

  

• Clicking in the box for the grid length with the right mouse opens a shortcut menu with functions for entering values:

  

• Select a setting for the grid in the box on the right:

  

  • Brick plus joint (e.g. 1cm) form a unit.
  • Basic dimensions: an additional joint is not added
  • Outer dimensions -: the width of one joint is subtracted
  • Opening dimensions +: the width of one joint is added

  

1 Basic dimensions
2 Outside dimensions -
3 Opening dimensions +

• Clicking the selection box on the right with the right mouse button opens a shortcut menu which you can use to enter the joint width:

  

Using the rasterize length option for drawing

When you draw walls, select the appropriate grid length and Outer dimensions -. Allplan displays a ToolTip with the offset to the start point of the wall in the X and Y direction with the crosshairs while you work.

The end point of the rectangular wall can only be placed in the selected grid.

Tip: The rasterize length option is very useful for working in animation windows.

Tip: If Rasterize length is active, you can use the TAB key to quickly toggle between Basic dimensions, Outside dimensions - and Opening dimensions + while drawing.

Tip: You can also use the rasterize length option when drawing with track lines.