Floor Plans, Layouts, Elevations, Drawings and Specs
Professional Drafting and Documentation in Planoplan
- 29 january 2026
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Many designers are accustomed to "hard" CAD systems, often fearing that 3D planners lack the precision to create clean, informative blueprints. Planoplan proves the opposite: you get a comprehensive drafting toolkit where every element can be customized to your firm's internal standards. While there may be fewer automatic constraints than in ArchiCAD, this is balanced by the flexibility of manual control and a highly intuitive interface.
Tools for Creating Project Documentation
Size: Accuracy and Continuity
The classic annotation tool. Beyond simply measuring segments, you can customize the graphics to fit your brand style — from extension lines and tick shapes to font colors.
Property Inheritance: Once you’ve created the perfect dimension line, you don’t need to set it up again; subsequent dimensions will automatically adopt the same style.
Custom Values: A vital feature for when you need to round values or specify a nominal dimension regardless of the actual geometry.
Automation: For routine tasks, the "one-click" feature allows for instant dimensioning of entire rooms and objects.
Line: Engineering and Utilities
A tool for creating complex geometric contours with dynamic nodes. It is ideal for tracing MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems: water supply, electrical layouts, low-voltage systems, and HVAC.
By adjusting dash patterns and line weights, you can clearly define wall finish zones on floor plans.
The settings menu displays the total line length in real-time — perfect for quickly calculating linear meters for cables or piping.
Shapes: Zoning and Notation
A set of four basic primitives (Rectangle, Circle, Triangle, and Arrow) transforms into a powerful tool for technical specifications.
Use them to designate underfloor heating zones, highlight demolition areas, or draw attention to structural nodes.
Adjustable fill transparency and stroke thickness allow you to create readable overlays without cluttering the plan.
Callouts: Contextual Accents
A staple of professional drafting. Use callouts for marking nodes, detailing the composition of complex structures, or specifying furniture articles. In Planoplan, this tool links text explanations to specific points on the plan, maintaining a clean and organized layout.
Text: The Final Touches
A flexible tool for adding text notes, drawing titles, and explanatory memos directly onto the project sheet.
Tables: Schedules and Specifications
This tool replaces the need for external spreadsheet editors. Create room schedules, symbol legends, or finish specifications directly in the app.
Visual Context: You can insert both text and images into cells, making specifications visually intuitive for both contractors and clients.
Auto-Schedules: With a single click, the program compiles data on the quantity of objects and materials in a specific room, minimizing the risk of human error in calculations.
Images: Context and Moodboards
Integrate external data into your project: photos of on-site structural nodes, utility meter readings, or finish references. This tool allows you to turn a technical sheet into a comprehensive moodboard or a technical passport for the site.
I choose Planoplan for drafting primarily for the 3D context. It is incredibly convenient to create the entire project in a single environment without jumping between different programs. Switching software often disrupts the workflow due to different tool logic, which slows you down and causes confusion. Secondly, the interface is simple and intuitive. I was able to draft everything I envisioned without spending hours learning new buttons. The result really pleased me — the drawings are informative, aesthetic, and look professional. Read more
The 2D Symbol Library
A standout feature of Planoplan is its extensive library of 2D graphics that exist only on the drawing plane, ensuring your 3D scene remains uncluttered.
- Electrical Standards: A vast selection of icons for sockets, switches, and outlets.
- Safety: Icons for evacuation plans and fire safety systems.
- Navigation: North arrows and camera view direction indicators.
- 2D Representations: Use schematic furniture symbols instead of 3D projections to keep the drawing professional and free of unnecessary model lines.
- Atmosphere: Add silhouettes of people and pets to your plans to provide scale and life—a detail highly appreciated by clients during layout presentations.
We aren't stopping here. We continue to evolve Planoplan’s drafting functionality to make your workflow even more efficient and enjoyable.
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