Drawing Module: Getting Started

Watch this series of videos to help you get up and running with the Drawing Module of BuildingWorks. Learn how to use the mouse and shortcut keys to draw and modify items on the drawing area and find out how to use the architectural elements on the Architectural tab to create your plans.

How to insert windows into a drawing
In this video, we demonstrate how to insert windows into your plans.
Fri, 6 Oct, 2017 at 12:11 PM
How to insert steelwork into a drawing
In this short video, we demonstrate how to insert steelwork into your plans.
Fri, 6 Oct, 2017 at 12:11 PM
How to insert stairs into a drawing
In this video, we demonstrate how to add a staircase to your plans.
Fri, 6 Oct, 2017 at 12:11 PM
How to add a ground floor slab to a drawing
In this video, we demonstrate how to draw sections of concrete slab on your plans.
Fri, 6 Oct, 2017 at 12:12 PM
How to create levels in a drawing
In this short video, we show you how to set up levels so your design appears correctly in the 3D model and elevations.
Thu, 12 Jul, 2018 at 11:25 AM
How to copy your plans to create an additional storey
In this video, we demonstrate how to create your first floor by copying your ground floor plan. If you're looking to draw an attic, take a look at either How to draw an attic in a new build or How to draw an attic conversion for help on setting up...
Thu, 12 Jul, 2018 at 9:34 AM
How to modify a staircase for upper floors
In this video, we demonstrate how to modify a staircase symbol for your upper floor layouts.
Fri, 30 Nov, 2018 at 1:38 PM
How to draw a lean-to roof
In this video, we demonstrate how to draw a lean-to roof. 
Thu, 18 Oct, 2018 at 3:59 PM
How to draw an apex roof
In this video, we demonstrate how to draw an apex roof.  You can watch this video if you're drawing a hipped or barn hipped roof, as the process is very similar.
Tue, 16 Oct, 2018 at 5:04 PM
How to draw an apex roof which adjoins a roof or wall
In this video, we demonstrate how to draw an apex roof which joins another roof or abuts a wall. 
Tue, 16 Oct, 2018 at 5:06 PM