Sheets
The Sheets pane displays your uploaded floor plans with spaces overlaid. Use this view to navigate your building model and verify space boundaries.
Sheet Display
Section titled “Sheet Display”Viewing Sheets
Section titled “Viewing Sheets”Select a sheet from the dropdown to display it. The floor plan appears with:
- Space boundaries overlaid
- Space names and areas
- Envelope assignments (if configured)
Navigation
Section titled “Navigation”- Pan - Click and drag, or hold Space + drag
- Zoom - Scroll wheel, or use +/- buttons
- Fit to View - Press
Fto fit the entire sheet in view
Layer Visibility
Section titled “Layer Visibility”Toggle the visibility of different layers:
- Floor Plan - The underlying drawing
- Spaces - Space boundaries and labels
- Envelope - Wall, window, and door assignments
- Grid - Reference grid overlay
Multi-Floor Buildings
Section titled “Multi-Floor Buildings”Floor Navigation
Section titled “Floor Navigation”Use the floor selector to switch between levels. Each floor typically has its own sheet.
Vertical Relationships
Section titled “Vertical Relationships”HVAKR tracks relationships between floors:
- Spaces directly above/below each other
- Stacked zones for multi-floor systems
- Vertical penetrations (stairs, elevators, shafts)
Floor Heights
Section titled “Floor Heights”Set floor-to-floor heights for each level:
- Select the sheet
- Open sheet properties
- Enter the floor height
Floor height affects:
- Space volumes (for ventilation calculations)
- Vertical duct runs
- Building 3D visualization
Sheet Properties
Section titled “Sheet Properties”Access sheet properties from the sheet menu:
The calibrated scale factor. See Sheet Library for scale calibration.
Orientation
Section titled “Orientation”Rotate the sheet if needed to match building orientation. This affects:
- Solar calculations
- Cardinal direction references
Crop Box
Section titled “Crop Box”Define the visible area of the sheet. Content outside the crop box is hidden.
Working with Multiple Sheets
Section titled “Working with Multiple Sheets”Sheet Organization
Section titled “Sheet Organization”Organize sheets by:
- Building level
- Building section
- Drawing discipline
Consistent Alignment
Section titled “Consistent Alignment”For multi-sheet projects:
- Align sheets to a common origin point
- Use consistent scale across all sheets
- Maintain floor-to-floor alignment
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”- Verify scale first - Check scale accuracy before drawing spaces
- Set floor heights - Enter correct floor-to-floor heights
- Use fit to view - Press
Ffrequently to see the full context - Check alignment - Verify that multi-floor buildings align properly