In this article, you'll learn how to pan, zoom, continue measurements, undo points, adjust angles, and edit measurements in Takeoff.
Step 1: Start by panning a page. Right click and hold down the button.
Step 2: Move your mouse to move the page while holding down the right button. Once you've centered the page, release the right mouse button.
Step 3: To zoom in, roll the scroll wheel forward.
Step 4: To zoom out, roll the scroll wheel backward. Alternatively, use the Magnify and Demagnify buttons on the Command bar to adjust your view.
Step 5: To continue a measurement, click the Continue switch on the Measuring Tools result. Alternatively, right click on the shape you've drawn and select Continue.
Step 6: Start your new section. The totals will automatically add to the previous measurement's totals. If you need to undo any points or restore a measurement that's been deleted, Click the undo button on the command bar.
Step 7: Each press of Escape will remove one point. Once you've undone the necessary points, you can continue measuring.
Step 8: Note that lines in Plan Hub snap to 22.5 degrees around pivot points. To pause this setting, hold down the space bar while measuring.
Step 9: To disable the snap to line setting, click the Speed Square symbol on the command bar. To re-engage it, click the Speed Square again.
Step 10: To edit a finished measurement, ensure you're in Select Mode. Click the arrow at the top of the command bar, then left click the shape you want to edit.
Step 11: Every corner point or edit node becomes available. Click and drag these to a new location. To add additional points, double click on the lines. The point you double click becomes an editable point that you can move.
