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Editor basics

Get to know the editor Navigate and frame the scene Select objects, lifts, bays, and scaffolds Switch between Automatic and Manual Control snapping and the grid Adjust the viewport display Find objects in the project explorer

Reference geometry

Create a rectangle, sphere, cylinder, or slope Create a custom footprint with Sweep Create and edit guidelines Cut an opening with a face shape Set reference construction and appearance Split a cylinder into equal parts Subtract one reference from another Import an OBJ or IFC reference Import a building from the map

Build scaffolds

Choose a scaffold system Build a scaffold footprint Build a stair tower Add an access bay or corner ladder Build a scaffold around a reference Adjust the gap to a bound reference

Edit the model

Move or duplicate a selection Resize bays, lifts, and scaffolds Rotate a scaffold or reference Align and space manual stacks Align a floor level to a guideline Hide, show, or delete objects

Components and details

Place components from the catalog Connect points or replace components Adjust foundations and solepads Change decking and working floors Set guardrails and toeboards by face Set bracing patterns and overrides Add console and angle deck extensions Create and edit a girder bridge Change access and landing settings

Inspect and finish

Inspect project violations Generate a drawing PDF Measure distances in the scene Undo changes and resolve rejected edits Save, open, and export from the editor Editor keyboard shortcuts

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Editor basics

Get to know the editor Navigate and frame the scene Select objects, lifts, bays, and scaffolds Switch between Automatic and Manual Control snapping and the grid Adjust the viewport display Find objects in the project explorer

Reference geometry

Create a rectangle, sphere, cylinder, or slope Create a custom footprint with Sweep Create and edit guidelines Cut an opening with a face shape Set reference construction and appearance Split a cylinder into equal parts Subtract one reference from another Import an OBJ or IFC reference Import a building from the map

Build scaffolds

Choose a scaffold system Build a scaffold footprint Build a stair tower Add an access bay or corner ladder Build a scaffold around a reference Adjust the gap to a bound reference

Edit the model

Move or duplicate a selection Resize bays, lifts, and scaffolds Rotate a scaffold or reference Align and space manual stacks Align a floor level to a guideline Hide, show, or delete objects

Components and details

Place components from the catalog Connect points or replace components Adjust foundations and solepads Change decking and working floors Set guardrails and toeboards by face Set bracing patterns and overrides Add console and angle deck extensions Create and edit a girder bridge Change access and landing settings

Inspect and finish

Inspect project violations Generate a drawing PDF Measure distances in the scene Undo changes and resolve rejected edits Save, open, and export from the editor Editor keyboard shortcuts

Configuration

Work with the catalog, floors, protection, and access.

Components and details

Place components from the catalog
Connect points or replace components
Adjust foundations and solepads
Change decking and working floors
Set guardrails and toeboards by face
Set bracing patterns and overrides
Add console and angle deck extensions
Create and edit a girder bridge
Change access and landing settings