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Sheet Library

The Sheet Library is where you upload and organize floor plan drawings. These drawings serve as the background for creating spaces and modeling your building.

Uploading Sheets

Section titled “Uploading Sheets”

Supported Formats

Section titled “Supported Formats”
  • PDF - Preferred for vector graphics and multi-page documents
  • PNG - High-quality raster images
  • JPG/JPEG - Compressed raster images

Upload Process

Section titled “Upload Process”
  1. Navigate to Basis of Design > Sheet Library
  2. Click Upload or drag files into the upload area
  3. Wait for processing to complete
  4. Set the scale for each uploaded sheet

Multi-Page PDFs

Section titled “Multi-Page PDFs”

When you upload a multi-page PDF, each page becomes a separate sheet. You can:

  • Rename individual sheets
  • Delete unused pages
  • Reorder sheets

Scale Calibration

Section titled “Scale Calibration”

Accurate scale is essential for correct area calculations and load estimates.

Setting Scale

Section titled “Setting Scale”
  1. Click Set Scale on a sheet
  2. Draw a line between two points of known distance
  3. Enter the actual distance
  4. Click Apply

Tips for Accurate Scaling

Section titled “Tips for Accurate Scaling”
  • Use dimension lines on the drawing when available
  • Measure between grid lines or column centers
  • Verify scale by checking room dimensions
  • Re-calibrate if prints were resized

Scale Verification

Section titled “Scale Verification”

After setting scale, check that:

  • Room dimensions match the drawing
  • Total building area is reasonable
  • Space areas align with specifications

Sheet Organization

Section titled “Sheet Organization”

Naming Conventions

Section titled “Naming Conventions”

Use descriptive names that identify:

  • Floor level (First Floor, Level 2, Roof)
  • Building section (Wing A, North Tower)
  • Drawing number (A1.1, A1.2)

Sheet Order

Section titled “Sheet Order”

Arrange sheets in logical order:

  • Ground floor first
  • Upper floors in sequence
  • Roof plan last

Crop Box

Section titled “Crop Box”

Define a crop box to focus on the relevant area:

  1. Click Crop
  2. Draw a rectangle around the area to use
  3. Content outside the crop box is hidden

Working with Sheets

Section titled “Working with Sheets”

Sheet Selection

Section titled “Sheet Selection”

Use the sheet dropdown in any view to switch between sheets.

Sheet Preview

Section titled “Sheet Preview”

The Sheet Library shows thumbnails of all uploaded sheets. Click a sheet to open it in full view.

Sheet Details

Section titled “Sheet Details”

Each sheet shows:

  • File name and upload date
  • Scale factor
  • Number of spaces drawn on the sheet

Managing Sheets

Section titled “Managing Sheets”

Replacing Sheets

Section titled “Replacing Sheets”

To update a drawing:

  1. Click the menu on the sheet
  2. Select Replace
  3. Upload the new file
  4. Verify that spaces still align with the drawing

Deleting Sheets

Section titled “Deleting Sheets”

To remove a sheet:

  1. Click the menu on the sheet
  2. Select Delete

Best Practices

Section titled “Best Practices”
  1. Use high-resolution images - At least 150 DPI for clear viewing
  2. Upload all relevant sheets - Include all floors and roof plans
  3. Set scale accurately - Verify against known dimensions
  4. Name sheets clearly - Use consistent naming conventions
  5. Organize before modeling - Set up sheets before drawing spaces