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Understanding Basic Navigation
Understanding Basic Navigation

Learn how to navigate the basic user interface of Square Takeoff

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Written by Square Takeoff
Updated over 3 months ago

Basic Navigation

  1. Right-Click and Drag:

    • Action: Right-click and drag to move or pan across your plan.

    • Why It’s Important: This is a fundamental navigation tool, allowing you to explore different parts of your plan effortlessly.

    • Mac Users: Ensure "Secondary Click" is enabled in your system settings to use this feature.

  2. Left-Click:

    • Action: Left-click to apply measurements, make selections, and interact with your plan.

    • Why It’s Important: This is your primary action for marking measurements and manipulating your takeoff.

  3. Zoom In and Out:

    • Action: Use your mouse’s scroll wheel or your trackpad’s zoom function.

    • Why It’s Important: Zooming allows you to focus on specific areas or get a broader view of your plan.

  4. Reset Zoom

    • Action: Click the scroll wheel of your mouse.

    • Why it's important: This action quickly restores the original full plan view, allowing you to see the entire plan on your screen at once.

Pro Tip at a Glance

Quick Return:

  • If you navigate away from your takeoff plans, simply refresh the page to return to the last takeoff you were working on.

Common Questions

  • What if my right-click doesn’t work on a Mac?

    • Ensure the "Secondary Click" option is enabled in your system settings.

  • How do I reset my zoom level?

    • Refreshing the page will reset the zoom to the default level.

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