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Installation

Supported Versions Shadow Colour supports SketchUp® versions 2021, 2022 Installation The installation process is the same as any software windows installation. 1. Make sure SketchUp is closed. 2. Double click on the installer file. 3. Click next on the welcome…

Save, Open and Export Project

You may save your Planary project at anytime to avoid losing your work. Save Project Go to ‘File’ → ‘Save’ and select a location from the windows browser. Open Project 1. Go to ‘File’ → ‘Open’ and select a location…

Master Plan

With Planary you can create a quick feasibility study for multiple sites with multiple buildings. In this article, we will see how to create a master plan. 1. Sketch your buildings using AutoCAD. In the following sketch, we have three…

Mixed-Use Building

Planary allows you to create floors with multiple uses. In this article, we will see how to create a mixed used building. 1. Sketch your mixed-use floor plan using polylines or hatches.  In the following sketch, we have a residential…

3D World Map

Set Up Location 1. To turn the map on, go to Options → City Context → On. 2. To set project location, click on the map settings icon. 3. Search your location by address or by geo-location.  4. Select ‘Place…

Site Analysis

The Analysis Dashboard The analysis dashboard allows you to track the site and building statistics in real time. TFA  – Total Floor Area – The total floor area within the building, measured to the external face of the external walls.…

Plan Your Site

Add A Site 1. Right-click on the browser window and click ‘Add Site’. 2. Pick a polyline or hatch from AutoCAD 3. The polyline/hatch is linked to Planary as a ‘New Site’. You can edit the polyline/hatch in AutoCAD at…

Installation

Supported Versions Planary supports Autodesk® AutoCAD® versions 2018-2023 (LT versions are not supported). Installation The installation process is the same as any software windows installation. 1. Make sure AutoCAD is closed. 2. Double click on the installer file. 3. Click…

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