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⚙️ Settings

PDF Export - Custom Designs

Design custom title blocks, cover pages and appendices that can be applied to your PDF Exports.

Creating a Custom Page

Step-by-step
  1. Start a New Page:

    Click Create New Page and select from the following types of pages.

    Cover Page: Appears at the beginning of the PDF.

    Title Block: Displays on all level layouts.

    Appendix: Appears at the end of the PDF.

  2. Choose a Template:

    There are a range of template options available.

    Blank Page with Margins

    Completely Blank Page

    Basic Title Block (editable template).

  3. Choose a Paper Size:

    Select the appropriate paper size (this is non-editable after creation)

  4. Name and Configuration:

    Assign a name in the top-left corner of the editor.

    Adjust page type (cover page, title block, or appendix) if needed.

  5. Set a Layer Index:

    Determine the layering order if multiple custom pages overlap on the same PDF sheet (higher values appear above lower ones).

  6. Choose the Workflows:

    Specify applicable workflows (e.g., heating and cooling) that you want the PDF Export to apply to.

PDF Export Editing Tools

Step-by-step
  1. Draw Lines or Polylines:

    Left-click to set start and end points.

    Press Escape to finish drawing polylines.

    Modify X/Y coordinates for precise alignment.

  2. Add Rectangles:

    Draw shaded backgrounds by Left-clicking where you want the opposite corners.

    Customize dimensions and apply colors via the properties menu.

    Modify X/Y coordinates for precise alignment.

  3. Upload Images:

    Insert images and adjust size and position by clicking and dragging the image.

    Use the properties menu for further alignment and scaling.

  4. Insert Text Boxes:

    Click anywhere on the page to add text.

    Resize the text box width using drag functions when its selected.

    Adjust properties like:

    X/Y coordinates for alignment.

    Font size and style (normal, bold, italic).

    Alignment (left, center, or right).

    For multiple text styles, use separate text boxes.

  5. Insert Project/Company Data:

    Use predefined placeholders (e.g., project name, client name) for dynamic fields linked to project or company settings.

    Align and style using X/Y coordinates and text properties.

Enable the Custom PDF Exports in the PDF Export Page.