In this lesson you’ll learn how to import a PDF drawing and trace the building directly on top of it. Perfect when you have architectural drawings or other documents as your starting point. You’ll practice uploading, scaling, and drawing the building in correct proportions.
Step by step
- Upload drawing
- Scale the drawing
- Adjust scale factor
- Draw the building
Import your PDF drawing into the project.
Check the scale on the drawing (e.g. 1:100) and enter it in Scaffcalc.
The scale factor controls resolution. Example: 2x means higher resolution but also higher memory usage.
Use the rectangle tool for simple structures or the polygon tool for more complex shapes. Follow the drawing and trace the building as accurately as possible.
Send us your result
Take a screenshot of your traced building and upload it here 👇
When submitted, you’ve cleared another important milestone in Scaffcalc Academy – from drawing to digital model.