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‘Same As’ Functionality

Using the 'Same As' Functionality in 12d Model The 'Same As' feature in 12d Model streamlines workflows by allowing you to quickly match attributes like colours, models, line styles, and more from existing elements in your project. Here's how to make the most of this versatile tool. 1. Accessing 'Same As' from the Panel Most [...]

AutoCAD Colours in 12d Model

Seamlessly Integrate Colours Between AutoCAD and 12d Model When working with both 12d Model and AutoCAD, ensuring consistent colour coding can save time and eliminate errors during project transitions. Luckily, 12d Model has a feature that allows you to directly access AutoCAD’s entire colour palette. This ensures that colours display correctly in both platforms, maintaining […]

Toggle Drawing Density – What’s Under the Red Carpet?

What is Drawing Density? Drawing Density in 12d Model helps manage how data like point strings, line strings, and other elements are displayed. It allows for faster screen refreshes by replacing detailed data with simplified outlines. This feature is especially useful for large datasets like point clouds. How to Toggle Drawing Density From the Project […]

Quickly Filter Models in a Long List Using Hover + Keyboard Shortcut

When working with a large project, the list of models can become extensive, making it challenging to locate a specific model. Fortunately, there is a simple method to streamline this process by using a combination of mouse hover and keyboard input. Steps to Use the Hover + Type Shortcut Hover Over the + or – […]

Text Characters and Keyboard Shortcuts

Special Text Characters In 12d Model, special text characters that do not appear on a standard keyboard can be entered into text strings, vertex text, and segment text when using textstyles with true type fonts. These characters are input by holding down the Alt key and typing specific numeric codes on the number pad. The […]

Square off lines for boundaries

When entering cadastral lots into 12d Model, you can easily create a line that squares off from the previous one using your keyboard. Here’s how to do it: Start by creating a line: Draw the first line with your desired bearing. The bearing of the line will appear in the input panel. Adjust the bearing: […]

Remove Models by Pick

In 12d Model, removing models from a view is easy, even if you don’t know the exact model name. To remove models, simply click down on the middle mouse button over the ‘-’ button for the view. This opens the Remove Models from View by Pick option, allowing you to directly pick models in the [...]

How to Transfer Models Between Views in 12d Model

In 12d Model, there’s a simple way to transfer all models visible in one view to another. This is especially useful when you want to display design strings from a Plan view in a Perspective view. To transfer models: Go to View > Models Transfer in the menu. In the Models Transfer panel that appears, [...]

Quickly Convert Feet to Metres in 12d Model Using Cadastral Entry

In 12d Model, there’s a handy feature for handling units when working with old cadastral plans. You don’t need to manually convert distances from feet to meters before inputting them. Simply enter the distance in feet followed by a lowercase "f" (e.g., "233f"), and 12d Model will automatically convert it to meters for you. For [...]

How to Control the Display of New Data in 12d Model

In 12d Model, multiple views are often open at once, so when you create new elements—like strings, text, or a tin—the software doesn't automatically display them in a specific view. Fortunately, you can choose where new data appears! To do this, simply type or select a model name, then add a comma followed by the [...]