Sketching > Modify Sketches > Clone Areas
     
 

Clone Areas

 
     

Cloning an area in TOTAL for Tablet PC is as simple as copying and pasting the area or a portion of an area into your sketch. To clone an area in TOTAL for Tablet PC:

  1. In a sketch, click the Modify button in the main toolbar.

  2. Now, select the item(s) you wish to clone.
    • To select the entire area - Click an area off to the upper left of the area and drag your cursor (while holding the click) to form a blue selection rectangle that includes all of the items you wish to select. When you release the mouse button TOTAL for Tablet PC selects all items contained within the blue selection region you created.
    • To select only part of an area - Hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and click each line you wish to include in the clone.
  3. Click the Copy icon in the main toolbar to copy the area. Then, click Paste in the main toolbar to paste it back into your sketch.

  4. Move the area to the desired location and draw any adjustments or additions to the area that are required (such as for a second floor).
  5. Double-click the area label or use the Properties panel to edit the area definition and adjust it accordingly.
     
  See this in action -  To see how to clone an entire area, click here.