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Camera Settings

Planary allows you to save and manage camera positions to ensure consistent visuals, especially when organizing content in Presentation View.  You can find the camera settings in the top-right corner of the view. Reset Camera Position​ To return the camera…

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 Option Create a new option with the…

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. Note: Layers do not affect project metrics — they are used for visibility and organization…

Project Preferences

Project preferences in Planary enable you to tailor and manage settings for building space usage and analytics formulas for aspects like Gross Floor Area (GFA), Net Sellable Area (NSA), building efficiency, unit mix, parking, and more. Accessing Preferences​ To access…

Project Metrics

The Metrics Panel The Metrics panel features three sections: General numbers, Area Distribution, and Level Breakdown. It enables you to track key site and building metrics in real-time, providing immediate insights into your project’s performance. A – The project name…

Plan Your Site

Create a Site in Revit Start in Revit Plan View: Use the property line tool or a filled region to outline your site. For a Property Line: Go to the ‘Massing & Site’ tab, then select ‘Property Line’. For a Filled Region: Navigate…

Get Started

Planary is a Revit extension that leverages 2D drawing tools such as filled regions, lines, and property lines to generate massing and analytics. This guide outlines a specific workflow for creating a feasibility study with Planary. However, Planary is a…

Installation

Supported Versions Planary supports Autodesk® Revit® versions 2020-2026 Installation The installation process is the same as any software windows installation. 1. Ensure that Revit is closed before proceeding with the installation. 2. Double click on the installer file. 3. Click…

Masking Tool

(available from version 2.3.3) Located next to the preview window, the Masking Tool allows you to draw custom shapes to hide or reveal specific areas in your sun and shadow analysis. This helps create cleaner visuals and lets you focus…

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