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This part of the SoftPlan demonstration will show you
how easy it is to make simple and complex changes to
any drawing.
We will begin by exploring SoftPlan's powerful EDIT
function.
Using EDIT you can quickly adjust the length of any
dimension line, change the size of any object, or
add detail to suit your needs.
Since SoftPlan has been designed specifically for
residential design knowledge of the objects which
you are drawing with have been built right in.
**0001
Let's begin by adjusting the outside
dimensions of this floorplan.
To do this we simply point to any dimension
line we wish to change.
A pop-up menu will appear showing the current
dimension.
**0002
To change the dimension all you need to
do is to type in the actual dimension
you need.
The dimensional change can be added to
either end on the dimension line, you
choose which end should change.
**0003
Notice that SoftPlan has automatically
moved all walls affected by the change,
lengthening or shortening walls as required.
All dimensions affected by the change have
also been automatically updated.
Because SoftPlan keeps track of all your
dimensions there is no need to re-calculate
dimensions after every change. SoftPlan
does this for you eliminating the chance
of costly dimension errors!
**0004
CLEANUP, another of SoftPlan's unique features
does a lot of detailed housekeeping for you.
Notice that many of the extension lines which
we drew are too long and some, because of
changes we have made, are too short!
When we use the CLEANUP feature SoftPlan will
automatically straighten this up, making our
drawings tidy and consistent.
**0005
The EDIT feature can also
be used to set the size
of objects such as window
or doors.
We can also use EDIT to
choose the style of the
item and set many other
special features.
**0006
The MOVE feature is another of SoftPlan's
powerful tools to allow you quickly make
changes to your drawing.
Using MOVE you can pick up any object, for
example a wall, and move it to where you want
it.
**0007
Notice again that when you move any wall,
all connecting walls are automatically adjusted
to the proper length.
Also all dimensions are automatically adjusted
to reflect the changes you have made.
Your drawings are always accurately dimensioned.
**0008
MOVE can also be used to adjust the position
of windows or doors.
If the location of a dimension number is
inconvenient it too can easily be moved.
**0009
Changes may also require you to erase all or
part of an object. SoftPlan's ERASE feature
allows you to do this quickly and easily.
In this plan for example we wish to add an
alcove in the front wall in which we wish
build a fireplace.
To do this we must first erase part of the
front wall.
**0010
To complete the change all we do is select
the wall type we wish to use, then add
in the new wall sections.
**0000
Centering windows and doors is also made quick and
simple using the EDIT feature.
Just point to the window or door and select the
automatic centering feature from the pop-up list.
In this example we will adjust the size of the
garage door at the same time.
**0000
The block move feature allows you to move many items at
one time by simply surrounding the items in a block, then
moving the everything within the block
**0000