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# Draw a plan
*If you don't have a device compatible with the Scan, you can draw your plan directly in Visuary from the Existing floor plan tab.*
Find below the different steps to create your plan, with or without a reference plan.
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If you have a reference plan, [**click here**](#pour-utiliser-un-plan-de-reference-suivez-les-etapes-detaillees-ci-dessous) to see the steps to follow right away.
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## If you do not have a reference plan
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To draw a plan:
1. Click the button **Walls**
2. Select a **boundary type** from the different wall types, floor boundary, or exterior boundaries.
3. Click on the plan Zone to start drawing. Change direction at each corner to create your walls. Repeat until all your walls are connected.
4. Once drawn, click a wall to select it and use the arrows to adjust it.
5. Click "**Finish**"
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Make sure all the walls have the same wall anchor. To learn more about the wall anchor [**click here.**](/guide-visuary-en/the-plan/the-walls.md#modifier-lancrage)
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### Edit wall type
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Modify the wall type on the plan
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Modify the wall type after drawing the plan or the Scan:
1. **Click a wall** to select it
2. In **"wall types"**, click the**down arrow icon** to open the drop-down menu, then select the desired wall type
3. In "**Templates**" click on "**Replace** **with**" to find the desired material
4. Close the menu by clicking the arrow at the top left
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### Add joinery
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To add joinery:
1. Click on **Objects**
2. Search for the desired Object / Element in the **search bar**
3. **Place the Object / Element** on your plan by clicking where
4. **Resize it by dragging the small circles** placed on each side of the object (if you place a resizable object)
5. In the menu **Objects** that opens on the left, click "Replace with" to change model
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## If you have a reference plan
*If you already have a plan of the dwelling / housing unit, you can add it as a reference plan in the tool. It will serve as a visual support and let you easily recreate the plan by drawing over it, like a Layer.*\
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Discover below the different steps to follow, from adding the plan to scaling it, explained step by step.
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**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.
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### To use a reference plan, follow the detailed steps below:
### Import a reference plan
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Import a reference plan
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To import a reference plan:
1. Click on the **3 dots** located in the top right of the screen
2. Click "**Reference plan**"
3. Click the button "**Click to browse**" and **select your file** (.jpg or .png format)
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The reference plan must be in **png or .jpg format**. \
If your file is not in the correct format, we recommend using an [online converter](https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/acrobat/pdf-to-image?x_api_client_id=adobe_com\&x_api_client_location=pdf_to_image) or taking a screenshot of your plan.
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### Scale a reference plan
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Scale a reference plan
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To scale the reference plan:
1. **Select the red 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. Don't hesitate to **zoom in very close** to the red scale, to grab its end so you can move it and choose its size.
2. **Enter the measurement** from the red Dimension line in the "Scale" text field at the top of your screen.
3. Once the scale is validated, click the button "**Validate"** then press the **Esc** key on your keyboard to remove the scale.
You can now start to [draw your plan](/guide-visuary-en/the-plan/the-walls.md) over your reference plan.
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If the reference plan has already been scaled and positioned before, it will automatically restore those settings when added again.\
If you want to avoid this, **rename the file on your computer** to reset the saved scale and position.
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### Move the reference plan
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Move the reference plan
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To move the reference plan on the Workspace:
1. **Hold down the Shift key** on your keyboard
2. While holding it, click the reference plan to select it, then **move it by dragging your mouse**.
### Adjust plan opacity
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Adjust the reference floor plan opacity
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To adjust the plan opacity:
1. Use the "**Opacity**" slider at the bottom of the screen to make the plan drawn in Visuary transparent.
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We recommend **setting the plan opacity to 60%** so you can view both the reference plan and the plan drawn in Visuary.
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### Import a reference plan to compare, check, and correct an existing plan.
Whether your plan has already been drawn or was captured, you can add a reference plan to verify its accuracy and correct it if needed.
For this, follow [the same steps described earlier](#importer-un-plan-de-reference). Once the reference plan [scaled](#mettre-un-plan-de-reference-a-lechelle) you will be able to [move it](#deplacer-le-plan-de-reference) so you can position it over the existing plan.
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### Hide the reference plan
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Delete the reference plan
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To hide the reference plan:
1. If you drew over the reference plan, **start by saving your changes**
2. Click the **3 dots** located in the top right of the screen
3. Click "**Reload**"
## Go further
* Specify the 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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