How To edit room dimensions manually (no mouse)?

[Rob Ainscough]

Very new user here, so you've been warned.

I purchased FloorPlan 2022 Pro with all the goodies.  I went thru some of the Tutorials but they seem to be from several versions ago, not current.  They suggest you create a "room" using their quick tools to place rooms ... this is great, but I can't find any way to manually edit the exact inner dimensions of the room (using the mouse doesn't provide the precision I need and takes longer).

Another issue, once the room is "created" (aka the continue button), I again can't find any way to adjust the dimensions manually (input them)?

And finally, how do I add or remove walls to an existing room?  Again, I couldn't find any tutorials that cover the basics ... am I missing something obvious?

Cheers, Rob.

[Patricia G.]

They suggest you create a "room" using their quick tools to place rooms ... this is great, but I can't find any way to manually edit the exact inner dimensions of the room (using the mouse doesn't provide the precision I need and takes longer).

The QuickStart mode is just this, a fast layout, that you can use or just bypass it by clicking "Continue" and going to Project Mode. If you prefer, you can deactivate the Quick Start Mode. In Project Mode you will be able to design, import, trace, print, move, set the precision and units, as well as use all the FP features, and therefore, you can define manually the walls, roofs, topography, etc, for example.

Another issue, once the room is "created" (aka the continue button), I again can't find any way to adjust the dimensions manually (input them)?

In the Edit Tool Bar, the second item is an arrow with a # sign called Resize Segment Tool  => point the desired element (a wall in this case) with this tool => the resize menu will open => update the length from the center / left / right as necessary.

And finally, how do I add or remove walls to an existing room?  Again, I couldn't find any tutorials that cover the basics ... am I missing something obvious?

Delete walls => select the wall => use Delete in in your keyboard.
Add walls => use the wall tool.

FloorPlan, as any program, has a learning curve. The best way to learn the program, IMO, is practice + practice + practice => Read and follow the manual (this is important) => try to create elements not related with your project, so you will become familiar with the commands and how to manage the different components and settings.

If you are interested, check my eBooks, exclusive for FP users My eBooks include all the features, lots of tutorials, screen guides, examples, rendering how-tos as well as images for each setting.
My website and Facebook page (see my signature) include several resources and tutorials.

Hope this helps.

[Rob Ainscough]

Thank you for the detailed response, Patricia, much appreciated.  I'll be sure to check out your eBooks.

Cheers, Rob.

[Patricia G.]

You're welcome!