Draw a plan
Draw a plan with or without a reference plan (JPG, PNG)
If you do not have a device compatible with Scan, you can draw your plan directly in Visuary from the Existing floor plan tab.
Below you will find the different steps to follow to create your plan with or without a reference plan.
If you have a reference plan, click here to see the steps to follow directly.
If you do not have a reference plan
To draw a plan:
Click the walls
Select a boundary type from among the different wall types, the floor boundary, or the exterior boundaries.
Click on the plan Zone to start drawing. Change direction at each corner to create your walls. Repeat until all your walls are connected.
Once drawn, click a wall to select it and use the arrows to adjust it.
Click on "Finish"
Make sure all walls have the same wall anchor. To learn more about wall anchor click here.
Edit wall type
Modify the wall type after drawing the plan or the Scan:
Click a wall to select it
In "wall types", click thedown arrow icon to open the drop-down menu, then select the desired wall type
In "Templates" click on "Replace with" to find the desired material
Close the menu by clicking the arrow at the top left
Add openings
To add openings:
Click objects
Search for the desired Object / Element in the search bar
Place the Object / Element on your plan by clicking the spot
Resize it by dragging the small circles placed on each side of the Object / Element (if you place a resizable Object / Element)
In the menu objects that opens on the left, click "Replace with" to change model
If you have a reference plan
If you already have a plan of the dwelling, you can add it as a reference plan in the tool. It will serve as a visual guide and let you easily recreate the plan by drawing over it, like a layer. Discover below the different steps to follow, from adding the plan to scaling it, explained step by step.
The reference plan is visible locally on the device from which it was added.
If you open the same project on another device, the reference plan will not be visible. To use it on a new device, you will need to add it again.
To use a reference plan, follow the detailed steps below:
Import a reference plan
To import a reference plan:
Click on the 3 small dots located at the top right of the screen
Click on "Reference plan". This will open a new "Reference plan" tab to the left of the Existing floor plan.
Click on the button "Click to browse" and select your file (format .jpg or .png)
The reference plan must be in format .png, .jpg or .pdf. If your file is not in the correct format, we recommend using an online converter or taking a screenshot of your plan.
Scale a reference plan
To scale the reference plan:
Select the orange dimension from its ends and place it at the level of the largest dimension on the plan. To maximize scale accuracy, choose the largest dimension. Feel free to zoom in very close to the orange scale, to grab its end so you can move it and choose its size.
Enter the measurement of the red dimension line in the "Scale" text field at the top left of your screen.
Once the scale has been validated, click the button "Use as a Layer" at the bottom of the screen.
You can now start to draw your plan over your reference plan.
Move the reference plan
To move the reference plan on the Workspace:
Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard
While holding this key, click the reference plan to select it, then move it by dragging your mouse.
Adjust plan opacity
To adjust the plan opacity:
Use the "Opacity" slider at the bottom of the screen to make the plan drawn in Visuary transparent.
We recommend setting the plan opacity to 60% so you can see both the reference plan and the plan drawn in Visuary.
Hide the reference plan
To hide the reference plan:
Click the eye icon at the bottom right to display the list of different layers.
Disable the Layer "Reference plan".
Import a reference plan to compare, verify and correct an existing plan.
Whether your plan has already been drawn or has been scanned, you can add a reference plan to check its accuracy and correct it if needed.
To do this, follow the same steps as described earlier. Once the reference plan has been scaled you will be able to move it so it can be positioned over the existing plan.
Go further
Specify wall type, add insulation, etc.
Integrate openings and add equipment and Furnishings
Add coverings to walls, floors, ceilings and skirting boards
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