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Design Options

Planary enables the creation of multiple design options within the same project, allowing for easy comparison and evaluation. To create a new design option, click the plus icon to open a drop-down menu: New Create a new option with the default…

Layers

Layers allow you to organize elements of your project by assigning objects to specific layers.This helps control visibility and styling of multiple elements more efficiently. Managing Layers​ Add a Layer – Click ‘Add’ to create a new layer. Hide/Unhide a…

Site Metrics

The Metrics Window The Metrics window contains two dashboards: the Analysis Dashboard and the Area Distribution Dashboard. It enables you to track critical site and building metrics in real time, providing immediate insights into your project’s performance. The Metrics window…

Plan Your Site

Create a Site in AutoCAD​ Start in AutoCAD: Use polylines or hatches to outline your site and buildings. * To set up a context map in AutoCAD please refer to the article Maps Add the Site to Planary​ 1. Right-click…

Get Started

Planary is an AutoCAD extension that leverages 2D drawing to generate massing and analytics. This guide outlines a specific workflow for creating a feasibility study with AutoCAD. However, Planary is a dynamic tool designed to fit various workflows. Launch Planary​…

Installation

Supported Versions Planary supports Autodesk® AutoCAD® versions 2019-2026 Installation The installation process is the same as any software windows installation. 1. Ensure that AutoCAD is closed before proceeding with the installation. 2. Double click on the installer file. 3.Click ‘Next’…

Troubleshooting

 Planary is being updated regularly, and issues are being fixed. Upgrade to the latest version here Context Map Rendering If you encounter issues rendering your project on the world map, such as buildings appearing unpinned, please ensure that your Windows…

Installation Deployment for IT

As an IT admin, you can deploy the product across multiple machines using a license key, eliminating the need for users to enter the license key themselves. When using the MSI installer, include the ‘LICENSEKEY’ flag to apply a license…

Save, Open and Export Project

Save Project To ensure your work is not lost, you can save your Planary project anytime. Here’s how: Save: To save your current progress, go to ‘File’ → ‘Save’ This will overwrite the previous version of your project with any…

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