Make note of the scale setting in the existing drawing, and then set the scale of your new drawing to match. On the Design tab, click Page Setup, and then click the Drawing Scale tab. Top of page Copy an existing Visio home plan into a new drawing You can also lock the layer that contains the CAD drawing so that you do not accidentally change it if you create a new plan on top.

To accept the size and location of the CAD drawing, click OK.Īfter you have inserted the drawing, you can resize it, change its scale, or move it. For more information see Change the drawing scale.

You can change these settings at any time. On the File tab, click New, and then click Home Plan.Ĭhoose Metric Units or US Units, and then click Create.īy default, this template opens a scaled drawing page in landscape orientation. If you add a dimension to a wall, you can resize the wall by selecting the dimension shape, typing the dimension that you want, and then clicking away from the dimension shape. Note: To see a tip about a control handle for a selected shape, pause the pointer over the handle. Reposition dimension lines and dimension text by dragging a control handle. Right-click a wall, and then click Add a Dimension.

You can also drag ceiling fixture shapes, such as the Ceiling fan, onto the drawing page. Wall fixtures automatically rotate to align with the wall and glue to the wall. Release the mouse button when a red square appears, indicating that the symbol is glued to the wall.

They also acquire the wall's thickness and move with walls when you reposition them.Īfter you assemble the building shell and wall structure, you can add electrical symbols and dimension lines.įrom the Electrical and Telecom stencil, drag wall switches, outlets, and other wall fixtures onto wall shapes. Note: For walls to join properly, Glue to Shape geometry must be selected in the Snap & Glue dialog box.įrom the Walls, Shell and Structure stencil, drag structural shapes, such as columns, onto the drawing page.įrom Building Core, drag building core shapes, such as stairs, onto the drawing page.įrom the Walls, Shell and Structure stencil, drag door and window shapes on top of walls.ĭoors and windows automatically rotate to align with the wall and glue to the wall.

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