How to Draw
How to use the drawing tools
By Holly and 1 other2 authors32 articles
Basics
The simple start
Drawing Basic ShapesAn introduction to the basic drawing methods
Selecting One or More GeometriesSelect a geometry to manipulate it
Control Points, Midpoints, Edges and ExtrudingUse control points to edit shapes
Move & Rotate GeometriesQuickly move geometries around in your project.
Scale and StretchScale and Stretch geometries using the bounding box handles
Copy, Paste, Cut, DeleteUse the clipboard tools to duplicate geometries quickly
Shortcuts / HotkeysLearn the hotkeys to accelerate your drawing speed
Draw with Precision
using snaps and advanced tools
Advanced Modelling CommandsSome more advanced drawing commands!
Hide/Isolate & X-raySelect and edit overlapping items with Isolate or Xray modes
Using the GridUse a project grid to set project north and establish rhythm.
Snapping & OrthoDraw accurately by snapping to points and edges, or use ortho for right angles.
Inputting Exact Lengths & DistancesLearn how to draft with precisely using this guide.
Align and DistributeAlign and distribute multiple geometries
The Pet MenuQuick controls on right click
Drawing Toolbar
All of the drawing tools, conveniently located
Drawing Toolbar UIThe drawing toolbar has the tools you need to create quickly
Buildings ToolAccess all of your vertical construction usages
Landscape/Parking/Roads ToolAll of your horizontal construction Usages
Land Use ToolAll of your planning mass Usages
Generic Shape ToolAll of your primitive shapes
Flow Features ToolPre-built parametric flows
Annotations ToolBasic annotations like text, labels, and arrows
Dimensions ToolMeasuring and dimensioning
Edit and Advanced ToolsAll of the commands that modify existing geometries
Command LineSearch for Giraffe commands when you don't remember the shortcut
Drawing Use Cases
How to draw a few typical urban typologies
How to Draw a 5 over 1 Podium BuildingHow to create a podium style building
How to Draw a Basic Wrap BuildingSteps to draw a wrap
How to Show SetbacksHow to use simple drawing tools to show setback requirements
Video: Internal Planning with Multi-Use Floors
Video: Diagramming with Annotations