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Viewing the 2D Plan

When initially designing your plan, you will probably want to view the 2D plan view only. Once completed, you can view your plan in a combination of 2D and 3D or in 3D only. In addition, Architect 3D organizes your floor plan into layers, which are each easily accessible with a single mouse click. For example, you can choose to view the deck plan with landscaping one moment, then quickly switch to view electrical and plumbing. Any combination ... any time!

To view the 2D plan only

  • In the Plan toolbar, click the 2D Plan View button img. The 2D plan view appears. (alternatively) Choose Design > Design Mode > 2D Plan View (or press Option-Command-1).

To view all 2D floor plan views at once

  • Click the Floors pop-up menu img in the toolbar and choose View All Floors. (alternatively) Choose 2D > Floor Visibility > View All Floors.

(alternatively) Press two fingers on the trackpad and choose View All Floors from the shortcut menu.

To view the working floor only

  • Click the Floors pop-up menu img in the toolbar and choose View Working Floor Only.

(alternatively) Choose 2D > Floor Visibility > View Working Floor Only.

(alternatively) Press two fingers on the trackpad and choose View Working Floor Only from the shortcut menu.