Viewing 2D Plans and Elevations

Viewing 2D Plans and Elevations

Technical Drawings – An Essential Tool for Designers

Master 2D plans in Ciemetric and boost the accuracy and efficiency of your designs! This course will give you a deep understanding of how technical drawings work and how they can support your design process.

In this module:

Reading and Navigating 2D Plans – Learn how to interpret and make the most of the first page of the plan, which gives you an overview of the layout and its different rooms.
Technical Details and Precise Dimensions – Explore room-specific plans that provide all the critical dimensions for error-free design.
Elevations and Walls – View each wall individually with 2D elevations — a key advantage to ensure consistency and feasibility in your layout.
Island Views – Access different perspectives of the island and learn how to integrate it seamlessly into your project.

With these pages, you'll be able to create detailed, actionable plans that make communication with clients and manufacturers much easier. A must-have for any designer looking to streamline their workflow with Ciemetric!


Accessing 2D Plans

To switch to 2D Plan mode, click the icon here.

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2D Plans in Ciemetric: A Clear and Detailed View of Your Layout

To work efficiently on your project, it's essential to consult the technical drawings of your layout. Here’s how the 2D plan interface is structured in Ciemetric:

 

1 > An Overview of the Project

The first page displays the full plan, including all rooms if your project contains more than one. This gives you a global view and helps you position each space accurately.

Note: To access the detailed plan for each room, simply click the R0, R1, R2, etc. labels.

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2 > Detailed Technical Plans by Room

By selecting a specific room, you’ll see a 2D technical drawing that includes all the measurements and dimensions needed for proper design.

 

3 > Elevations

Each wall can be explored individually by clicking its icon. This brings up 2D elevations, giving you a detailed view of vertical arrangements, heights, and wall-specific elements.

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Icon to access elevations

 

 

 

 

4 > Island Views

If your layout includes an island, you can also view its various perspectives to fully understand its dimensions and features.

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Icon to access island views

 

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Once everything has been reviewed, it's important to save the technical drawings so they can be shared with your client. You’ll find the steps for doing this in the page Generate the Technical Plan.