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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
Click AgileForm tab → Planary.
Alternatively, launch Planary by typing ‘Planary’.
Planary Interface
Project Tree – Shows the hierarchy of your buildings and sites.
Properties – Modify an object’s parameters.
Layers – Customize styling and visibility of elements
3D View – Preview of the project in 3D, including map layers.
Metrics – Displays statistics of your study in real-time.
Customize The Interface
To hide the metrics, layer window project tree or the properties from the interface:
- Navigate to the ‘View’ menu on the toolbar.
- Find the window you wish to hide and uncheck its corresponding option.
Planary Objects:
Site: The site contains ‘Buildings’, ‘Lands’ and ‘Angular Planes’. In Planary, you can add multiple sites by right-clicking in the 3D view or the project tree.
Building: Represents a structure and contains ‘Building Parts’.
Building Part: An entity represents a part of a building, such as a tower, podium, typical floor, etc.
Land: Represents a land use. A land entity can contain one or more ‘Buildings’.
Angular Plane: A projected surface at a specific angle, used as a constraint tool for controlling building height.
We now have a basic understanding of the Planary objects and interface.
Let’s go to the next article and plan our site!