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How do I show or hide wall direction indicators?

Learn how to display or hide directional arrows that show which side of a wall is the outside face.

Menu Path

Walls > Show/Hide Direction

Walls > Change Wall Direction


What it does

The Show/Hide Direction command displays or hides directional indicators on walls in your project. When enabled, the software draws lines at the centroid of each wall that point toward the outside face of the wall.
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πŸ”§ How to use it

  1. Access the Show/Hide Direction command from the walls toolbar or menu

  2. Click the command to toggle wall direction indicators on or off

  3. Direction lines will appear at the centre of each wall when enabled

  4. The line points toward the outside of the wall

πŸ”§ How to use it

  1. Access the Change Wall Direction command from the walls toolbar or menu

  2. Click the command to toggle wall direction indicators in or out

  3. Direction lines will appear at the centre of each wall when enabled

  4. The line points toward the out or inside of the wall

πŸ›  Practical applications

Wall direction indicators are particularly useful for:

  • Planning siding installation direction

  • Determining insulation placement orientation

  • Ensuring consistent material application across the project

  • Quality control when reviewing wall layouts

πŸ’‘ Understanding the indicators

The directional line shows which side of the wall is considered the "outside" face. This helps ensure materials and finishes are applied to the correct wall surface during construction planning.


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