You will add tiles to the elevations rather than the plan view. When a you create a worksheet take-off, you only need to select the structure’s plan view, as there is a link between the elevation and the structure.
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on the Automation palette.
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In the XSite Tile Insertion Wizard, navigate down to the product level.
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Hover (do not click) over the desired tile, then click Insert to insert the selected tile.
Clicking on a tile will bring up the Tile Options dialog. -
Snap the tile into place by selecting an insertion point and a rotation angle.
NOTE: For easier placement of elevation tiles, turn the Cap Complete OSNAP on. Make sure that only the Node snap mode is checked. Snap points are provided in appropriate locations on the Elevation grid to allow precise tile placement.
When placing tiles or furniture, toggling-off the UFO Toggle will disable the warning message: "Item selected is not a frame or door". Some tiles, such as glass, require the same tile to be placed on the other side of the elevation. This will be done automatically by the elevation.