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Sketch Panel

 
     

The Sketch panel provides quick access to some of the most frequently used tools when sketching: Labels, Symbols, and Draw modes.

Labels

The Labels section is displayed by default in the Sketch Panel and lists all of the stock labels built-in to TOTAL Sketch as well as any custom labels you've created.

Sketch Panel Labels

  • To add a label to your sketch, simply select it from the list and then click the desired location on your sketch to place it.
  • To add the same label multiple times to different areas of your sketch, check Stamp Mode at the top of the list before selecting a label. Then, click to place your label in each location. When you're finished, simply uncheck the Stamp Mode option.
  • To create a one-time label without adding it to your list of labels, click Custom Label at the top of the list, click the desired location on your sketch to place your cursor, type the text as you want it to appear, and press Enter to add it to your sketch.
  • To add a new label to your list, or to modify and delete any existing labels, click Edit List… at the bottom.

For more information about working with Labels, click here to view the main topic.


Symbols

The Symbols section of the Sketch Panel offers easy access to the symbols available in TOTAL Sketch. Click the Symbols tab in the Sketch Panel to access it.

Sketch Panel Symbols

  • To add a symbol, select the symbol category from the drop-down list at the top and select your symbol from the list. Then, click the desired location on your sketch to place it.
  • To add the same symbol multiple times to different areas of your sketch, check Stamp Mode at the top of the list before selecting your symbol. Then, click to place your symbol in each location. When you're finished, simply uncheck the Stamp Mode option.
  • To add a symbol to your Favorites category, click the star icon ( Star Icon ) to the right of the symbol. Once you've added a symbol to your favorites, access it by selecting the Favorites category from the drop-down list at the top.
  • To manage your list of favorite symbols, click Manage Favorites at the bottom of the list.

For more information about working with Symbols, click here to view the main topic.


Draw

The Draw section of the Sketch Panel allows you to quickly choose between different wall types and shapes when sketching. Click the Draw tab in the Sketch Panel to access it. Click a link below for detailed information pertaining to each Draw mode:

Sketch Panel - Draw