This article will show you how to define existing structures that do not have a digital outline or roofline, or add a missing structure that may not be visible due to outdated satellite imagery.
Any floor plan can be uploaded into the Design Catalogue for placement onto a site. This is especially useful for recently built homes that may not yet appear in digital mapping overlays. If a digital outline for an existing structure is unavailable, the Polygon tool can be used to trace the structure manually.
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Switch to Satellite Imagery to improve visual clarity.
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Select the Polygon tool from the toolbar.
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Trace the outline of the structure directly on the site.
Use Toggle Snap while tracing to keep your lines square & aligned.
This method allows you to define any existing structure on the property, including garages, sheds, pools or recent builds that aren't yet digitally mapped. The Ruler tool can be used to add dimensions & the Annotations or Label tool can be used to identify each structure.