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Draw Room

The Draw Room command is used to draw a room that already exists in the database. If the room is inserted on the drawing, this command will erase and reinsert the room.

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Do not use this command to create a new room. Use the Create Room command instead.

To draw a room, go to
Ribbon: DM Electrical→Buildings and Rooms→  Draw Room
Pulldown Menu: DM Electrical→Building Definition→Draw Room

Redraw Room Dialog Box​

  •  Room List ☰ A list of all of the rooms in the database.

  •   Press this button to select the room to draw from the drawing. You will be prompted to select a point inside the room.

    Specify point inside room:

    The dialog box will reopen with the specified room selected in the room list.

Drawing the Room​

Select the room to draw and press the button. If the room was previously inserted on the drawing, it will be removed. You will be prompted to specify the point at which you will begin drawing the room.

Specify first room point:

You will then be prompted to specify additional room points.

Specify next room point / <Finish>:

Continue specifying points on the drawing until the room outline is complete. Press ENTER to complete the room outline.

The room will be displayed on the drawing. You will be prompted to select the location for the room label.

Specify room info location:

The room label will be inserted on the drawing with a leader pointing to the room.