Undet tools | Floor Plans TAB

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Point Cloud TAB

Scan data

Opens the settings for managing scan data.

Scan data toolbox | Scan data section UI

	Add – creates a new scan position group.
	Remove – remove/ungroup selected scan position group.
	Entire project – groups scans of the full project (internal and external) by selecting internal scan position markers.
	Inside Only – groups internal scans of the project by selecting internal scan position markers.
	BB size – Allows you to resize the scan position marker size (sphere).
Steps to group scan positions: Make scan position markers visible by ticking BB in the Scan Data toolbox. Select Full project or Inside only grouping. Select all scan station markers for grouping. After selecting all scan station markers, click ENTER twice to confirm the selection. Pick a step-in scan height to group selected scan files into logical groups (external, Internal level 1, Internal level 2….) and press ENTER. After this, your scan stations will be grouped into logical groups.

Scan data toolbox | Clipping Boxes UI

Right-click on Active View Section Actions:
Rename	Allows you to change the name of a view section.
Export	Enables exporting the point cloud data visible within the boundaries of the selected clipping box as a new Undet project.
Duplicate	Allows you to create a copy of the selected clipping box.

Z Offset:

Adjusts the clipping box along the Z-axis


1. Offset from 0 to center of clipping box	2. Offset Step	3. Up/Down to change offset value (1) by step (2)
Tip: You can adjust the Z offset step by holding the mouse over it and scrolling the mouse wheel.

Side tools of Scan Data toolbox:

	Clip by Line	Creates a new clipping box defined by line and thickness: Optional inputs: T – Thickness: Choose thickness (default – 1 meter) U – UCS: Create a new UCS based on your clipping box. V – View: Create a new view based on your clipping box. A – UCS and View: Create a new UCS and view based on your clipping box.
	Clip by Rectangle	Creates a new clipping box defined by a rectangle.
	Auto View Sections	Automaically generates horizontal section views at floor, cut amd ceiling heights for each building level based on point cloud input.
🔧 Before You Begin Clip your building across all floors using the Clip by Rectangle tool. 💡 Tip: Turn off snapping to point cloud to avoid skewed or angled clipping boxes. Take note of the clipping boundary – this boundary will be reused to generate all section views consistently.
1. Launch the Auto Levels View Function After launching the function: You will be prompted to enter a view name prefix (e.g., BuildingNr1). This prefix will be used in the naming of all created section views. Next, the command line will ask for the cut height above the floor (default: 1.2 m). You can enter a custom value or press Enter to use the default. Once the values are set, the Clip by Line tool is automatically launched in View (V) mode.
2. Define the Section Area with Clip by Line Use the Clip by Line tool to draw a line through the rooms where you want to define floor and ceiling levels.
3. Select Floor and Ceiling Levels The function works with two clicks (enable Point Cloud Snapping): Select floor level: When prompted, click on a point that represents the floor height. Select ceiling level: When prompted again, click on a point representing the ceiling height.
4. Repeat for Other Levels Continue creating views for Level 2, Level 3, etc. Press Enter or Esc at any time to stop the function and return to the initial view.
5. Automatic Creation of Section Views The function will automatically generate three section views for every defined level: 🟩 View 1: Floor Name: `[Prefix] Level 1 Floor (Z = [floor elevation])` Height range: from 5 cm below the selected floor to cut height (e.g., 1.2 m) above it. 🟨 View 2: Cut Name: `[Prefix] Level 1 Cut (Z = [floor elevation + cut height])` Height range: 10 cm above and below the cut height (e.g., 1.2 m ± 10 cm). 🟦 View 3: Ceiling Name: `[Prefix] Level 1 Ceiling (Z = [ceiling elevation])` Height range: from 5 cm above the ceiling point downward by the cut height value.
	Clip inside / outside	Defines polygon selection to clip the points inside or outside the selected area.
	Deactivate	Deactives point cloud clipping.
	Colouring by	Changes point cloud colouring mode. (more details in the colouring section)
	Colouring Settings	Opens additional point cloud colouring settings. (more details in the colouring section)
	Density Settings	Opens Point Cloud density settings manager.
		Point Cloud Density Settings: Threshold for Loading Full Density: The range is typically 12-48 million points. For powerful computers, you can increase this range to 48-72+ million points. Maximum Visible Preview Point Count: A minimum of 16 million points is recommended, with an optimal range of 16-36+ million points. Project Point Resolution Information: In the properties section, you can check the loaded project’s preview and full-resolution points count.
	Hide/Show	Hides or shows the point cloud.
	Clipping Box Visibility	Toggles the visibility of the clipping box boundary on or off.
	Grips	Adjusts the orientation of clipping box grips.
	Delete	Removes the selected view section or clipping box.

Bottom tools of Scan Data toolbox | Smart Indicator and point cloud snapping modes

	Clip in Clip	Enables the creation of a new clipping box within an existing clipping box.
	Snap to Point Cloud	Enables/Disables snapping to point cloud points.
	Snapping Options:	N – Snaps to Nearest point H – Snaps to the Highest point Z value L – Snaps to the Lowest point Z value
	Search radius for finding the highest or lowest point.
	Smart Indicator	Helps you understand which source you are using:
		You see only preview points according to your settings for “Max visible preview point count.”
		If fewer points are inside your clipping box (view section) than the “Threshold to load full density” value, you will see this colour.
		You will see the yellow colour only when you have an active point cloud clipping and the “Max visible preview point count” value is equal to or higher than the “Preview point count” value of the entire project.

Scan data toolbox | Logic Classes UI

UNDET Logic Classes Tab you can create, edit and assign Logic Classes into different groups, classify View Sections or parts of View Sections by Logic Classes.
Usually if Your project is created from terrestrial laser scanner data it will not have any logical classes created. But if Your project will be created with mobile or LiDAR scanners it might have Logical Classes classified. Undet will recognize them and You will be able to manage them directly from Logical Classes tab.

	[Add Class] – Creates new empty Logic Class
	[Remove] – Removes selected Group from the List. Program removes only Group, but not Data Files, assigned to it. After deleting Group, Data Files remain in the List.
	[Classify] – Moves active View Section points to defined Logic Class. You can create new Logic Class or choose existing one from the launched dialog list.
	[Merge] – Merges selected Logic Classes to the first Class of selected items. Select several Logic Classes with Shift button and merge them into one Logic Class.

Right-click menu

Add Group	Creates a new group or merges selected Logical Classes to new group. Quick tip: You can select multiple files at once by holding Ctrl or Shift button.
Rename	Rename any Logic Class in the List
Remove	Removes selected Group from the List. Program removes only Group, but not Data Files, assigned to it. After deleting Group, Data Files remain in the List.
New Class	Creates new empty Logic Class
Merge Selected Classes	Merges selected Logic Classes to the first Class of selected items. Select several Logic Classes with Shift button and merge them into one Logic Class.
Move Section	Moves and changes selected record position inside the Group on the Logical Classes List.

Logic Classes List shows and helps to manage all created Logic Classes.

To create New Class in the List right click on any created Logic Class and choose New Class command from the context menu.
To move Active View Section or cropped part of Active View Section to specified Logic Class right click on selected Logic Class and choose Classify command from the context menu.
To assign created Logic Classes into Group select Classes you want to assign (use Shift or Ctrl buttons to select multiple Classes) and choose Add Group command from the context menu.
To rename any Logic Class in the List double click on its name or right click on it, choose Rename command from the context menu and type the new name.
To remove any Logic Class from the List right click on it and choose Remove command from the context menu.
Check Tick-Mark in V column next to corresponding Logic Class’ name if you want this Class to be visible in the drawing.

	Sync Browser	Locates Undet Browser view by clicking on point cloud point (snapping to pint cloud points must be turned on).
	Create Pano	Creates new 3D panorama view for Undet browser.
For more detailed information about the above tools, refer to the Browser TAB User Manual.

Icon	Tool Name	Description
	3P Wall	Creates wall with 3 points (2 points for length and third for width).
The 3P Wall tool allows users to create walls using three points: two points define the length, and the third point sets the width. In the command line, users can choose between Single mode to draw individual walls or Chain mode to create a series of connected walls seamlessly.

			Auto Line Tool	Automatically detects and extracts linear features from the point cloud slice.
The tool automatically recognizes lines from 3D point cloud scans with a single click. Subsequent clicks allow you to create a continuous polyline effortlessly.


Advanced Options		In cases where there are insufficient points for automatic recognition, the tool offers advanced options to prevent workflow interruptions.

Ortho Mode	Enabling Ortho Mode in the advanced settings permits you to add line segments perpendicular to the previous line, ensuring precision in your drawings.


Manual Mode	In Manual Mode, you can add the following line segment with just two clicks in any direction, accommodating various scenarios and drawing needs.

	Auto Stairs Function
The Auto Stairs command simplifies and accelerates stair drawing from point clouds using a section-based workflow. Follow the steps below to use the function effectively:
Step 1: Launch Auto Stairs Tool Start the Auto Stairs function. This launches the Clip by Line tool with the `V – View` option pre-selected. Draw a line through the middle of the staircase (section line). View is Rotated Automatically.

Step 2: Snap and Select Tread Points Activate STAIR_STEP layer. Enable Snap to Point Cloud feature . Select visible tread points along the vertical section (one point per step). After marking all visible stair treads, press Enter to confirm the selection.

Step 3: Stair Lines are Drawn Automatically For every selected tread point, a 50 cm line is drawn perpendicular to the section line. Each line is centered (25 cm left and 25 cm right from the section line). All lines are drawn on the same Z-level (Z=0) according to the current or previously active WCS/UCS. The view is restored to its previous state (the UCS or WCS active before starting Auto Stairs). Now you can extend your stir step lines.

To place the door to the existing opening, use Door (first, you will need to select the line to align the door).

To place a Door with an opening:

1. Specify the first cut point.

2. Specify the second cut point

3. Specify insert point.

4. Press escape and click on the inserted door. By using arrows, place your door in the right direction

To place the window to the existing opening, select Window (first, you must choose a line to align the window).

To place a Window with an opening:

1. Specify the first cut point.

2. Specify the second cut point.

3. Specify insert point.

4. Press escape and click on the inserted window. By using arrows, specify your window size

Opening

Adds opening in the wall by specifying two cut points

First point specification

Second point specification

Recess/Pilaster

Creates a recess object

1. Select Line

2. Select the first cut point

3. Select a second cut point

4. Select displacement point

Quick Layers -allows you to quickly select the layers

	Drop-down menu, which shows quick layer selection.
	Dropdown menu, which prepares layers for drafting selected lines
	The dropdown menu lets you quickly select the required layer for point cloud vectorization.
	The dropdown menu allows you to quickly select the layers for faster point cloud slice vectorization.

Annotate – blocks and tools

	Floor Annotations drop-down menu:
FL	Annotates floor level
+	Annotates floor level at the point
PL	Annotates plinth level
THL	Annotates threshold level
WCL	Annotates window sill level
RL	Annotates roof level
PTL	Annotates parapet level
TWL	Annotates wall level

Floor direction arrows
	Add stairs up the direction arrow.
	Add a sloping wall direction arrow.
	Add floor slope direction arrow.

	Floor Plan Room Height Annotation
Step 1: Prepare the Section View Open a section view of the building or flooror create it by using “Clip by line“ tool.

Step 2: Annotate Room Heights For each room, pick two points: Floor point Ceiling point After selecting the second point, the block is inserted automatically at the ceiling height level.

Step 3: Repeat for All Rooms Continue annotating each room by selecting floor and ceiling points. To finish the function, press Esc after completing all annotations.

Insert Blocks
	Radiator
	Sink
	WC, WC with a tank, Urinal, Bidet
	Shower, Bathtub

To insert blocks:

1. Select Origin Line.

2. Specify destination point.

3. Specify object position angle.

4. Click on the placed block and stretch it using arrows.

Ceiling Annotations drop-down menu:
CL		Ceiling level
CSL		Arch ceiling springer level
CHL		Ceiling head level
SCL		Structural ceiling level
WHL		Window head level
SOL		Soffit level
DHL		Door head level
DSL		Arch door springer level
AHL		Arch head level
ASL		Arch springer level
BHL		Beam head level
BSL		Beam soffit level
	Beam slope direction arrow
	Ceiling slope direction arrow
	Arch symbol

View Control TAB

The CCS and View Control TAB in ARES Commander provide tools to control the Coordinate Control System (CCS) and effectively manage your model space views. Below is a list of the tools available in this TAB, along with their descriptions:

	ViewTiles	Set multiple view ports.
	Shadeview	Sets display style (2D, 3D wireframe….).
	View by line	Rotates view by drawing the line.
	Point Cloud Orbit	Rotates point cloud by snapping orbit to selected point cloud point.

Note: To save a UCS (User Coordinate System), use the ‘CSSTYLE’ command CS or the Axis Manager button.

You can also control the view using the View Navigator, typically located in the top-right corner of the screen by default.

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Draw TAB

Ares Commander offers a range of primary and commonly used drawing and editing tools. You can find more detailed information and tutorials on how to use them at Graebert Help Center (https://help.graebert.com/en/).

	Line Tool	Draws straight line segments between two defined points.
	Poly-line Tool	Creates complex shapes with multiple connected line segments, offering high editability and versatility in CAD design.
	Rectangle Tool	Constructs four-sided polygons with opposite sides equal in length and perpendicular angles, commonly used for representing objects and boundaries in CAD drawings.
	Circle Tool	Creates perfectly round shapes with a defined radius or diameter, often used to represent curves, holes, or circular objects in CAD drawings.
	Arc Tool	Generates curved segments of circles or ellipses, allowing users to create arcs and curved shapes in CAD drawings.
	Ellipse Tool	Constructs elongated or flattened oval shapes representing ellipses, ovals, or elliptical features in CAD drawings.
	Multiple Points Tool	Allows users to place multiple individual points at specified locations within a CAD drawing, which can be helpful for various purposes, such as marking coordinates or creating custom patterns.
	Region Tool	Defines enclosed areas or regions within a CAD drawing, often used for hatching, shading, or highlighting specific sections.
	Perpendicular Tool	A utility that helps users create lines or objects perpendicular to existing lines or objects in the drawing, ensuring precise alignment and angles.
	Hatch Tool	Fills enclosed areas or regions in a CAD drawing with patterns, colours, or textures, enhancing visual representation and distinguishing various elements in the design.
	2D Solid Tool	Allows users to create filled, two-dimensional shapes with defined boundaries, representing solid objects or areas in CAD drawings.
	Parallel	Aligns the second specified entity to the first chosen entity.
	Polyline aligned	Creates a 2D polyline aligned to the selected object. (Undet tool)

Modify TAB

The Modify Tab in ARES Commander provides various tools to manipulate and modify objects within your drawings. Below is a list of these tools and brief descriptions of their functions. For detailed information and tutorials on using these tools, visit the Graebert Help Center (https://help.graebert.com/en/).

	Copy	Duplicates selected objects and places them in the drawing, allowing for easy replication of elements.
	Power Trim	Trims and extends lines and curves interactively by dragging the cursor across the portions to be modified.
	Fillet	Rounds off the corners of selected objects, creating smooth transitions between lines or curves.
	Pattern	Replicates objects in a specified pattern, offering control over the arrangement and distribution of copies.
	Offset	Creates parallel copies of selected objects at a specified distance, which helps generate concentric shapes.
	Weld	Joins multiple selected lines, arcs, or polylines into a single entity, simplifying complex shapes.
	Delete	Removes selected objects from the drawing, allowing for efficient cleanup and removal of unwanted elements.
	Explore	Breaks down complex objects, such as blocks or polylines, into their components for further editing.
	Edit Polyline	Enables editing of 2D polylines, allowing for adding, deleting, or modifying vertices and segments.

These Modify Tab tools provide essential functionality for editing and refining your drawings in ARES Commander.

Layers TAB

The Layer Visibility and Management Tools in ARES Commander offer comprehensive control over the layers within your drawing. These tools help you manage, display, and organize layers efficiently.

Icon	Tool Name	Description
	Show All Layers	Activates the tool to display all layers in the drawing, making objects on all layers visible.
	Hide Layers	Activates the tool to hide selected layers in the drawing, making objects on those layers invisible.
	Layers Manager	Opens the Layers Manager, providing a central hub for managing layer properties, settings, and organization.
	Freeze Layers	Activates the tool to freeze selected layers, preventing objects on those layers from being displayed or edited.
	Thaw All Layers	Activates the tool to thaw all frozen layers in the drawing, allowing objects on those layers to be visible again.
	Layer Preview	Opens the Layer Preview window, enabling you to preview the content of individual layers before making them visible.
	Lock Layer	Activates the tool to lock selected layers, preventing any object changes on those layers.
	Unlock Layer	Activates the tool to unlock previously locked layers, allowing you to modify objects on those layers.
	Layer States Manager	Opens the Layer States Manager, allowing you to save, load, and manage different layer states for your drawings.
	Isolate Layer	Activates the tool to isolate selected layers, making only the objects on those layers visible and others hidden.
	Unisolate Layer	Activates the tool to unisolate previously isolated layers, restoring the visibility of all layers.
	Activate Layer	Activates the tool to select and activate a specific layer, making it the current working layer for new objects.
		Dropdown Layer Manager menu Provides access to a dropdown menu with additional layer management options, enhancing layer organization. These Layer Tools provide essential functionality for managing and organizing layers in ARES Commander, helping you maintain a structured and efficient drawing environment. For more detailed information and tutorials on using these tools, refer to the Graebert Help Center.

	Measure Geometry	Can measure the Angle, Area, Distance or Radius of selected geometry.
	Inquiry	Get Distance, Area, Coordinates, Properties or Region/Mass Properties
	FitMarks	Creates FitMarks and writes down its coordinates
	Change Z to 0	Changes selected objects’ Z coordinates and elevation of polylines to 0.
	Break Line	Creates a break line by specifying two side points and a middle point for a break
	Number Text	Use this command to insert sequential numbering to selected text entities.
	Annotation Insert Scale	Changes Undet Browser annotations insert scale (default value 2).
	Annotations Block Explode	Explodes block of Undet Browser annotations into solid text.
	Undet Publish	The Undet Publish tool is designed to validate and prepare your drawing for publishing by performing a series of automated checks and cleanup operations. Here’s what it does: Validation Phase Checks that Layer “0” is empty. Verifies that all objects have Z or Elevation = 0. Ensures there are no 3D polylines present. If any issues are found, a detailed error message is displayed indicating what needs to be corrected. Cleanup & Setup Phase (if no errors are found) Activates Layer “0”. Sets and plans the World Coordinate System (WCS). Deletes all user-created UCSs. Ensures that only one viewport is visible. Performs a purge operation (repeated as needed until nothing more can be purged). Executes a Zoom Extents to fit all content in view. Saves the drawing.

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Undet tools | Floor Plans TAB

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Point Cloud TAB

Scan data toolbox | Scan data section UI

Scan data toolbox | Clipping Boxes UI

Z Offset:

Side tools of Scan Data toolbox:

🔧 Before You Begin

1. Launch the Auto Levels View Function

2. Define the Section Area with Clip by Line

3. Select Floor and Ceiling Levels

4. Repeat for Other Levels

5. Automatic Creation of Section Views

🟩 View 1: Floor

🟨 View 2: Cut

🟦 View 3: Ceiling

Bottom tools of Scan Data toolbox | Smart Indicator and point cloud snapping modes

Scan data toolbox | Logic Classes UI

Step 1: Launch Auto Stairs Tool

Step 2: Snap and Select Tread Points

Step 3: Stair Lines are Drawn Automatically

Quick Layers -allows you to quickly select the layers

Annotate – blocks and tools

Step 1: Prepare the Section View

Step 2: Annotate Room Heights

Step 3: Repeat for All Rooms

View Control TAB

Draw TAB

Modify TAB

Layers TAB

Validation Phase

Cleanup & Setup Phase (if no errors are found)

Help TAB

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Undet tools | Floor Plans TAB

Click on a tool in the image to jump directly to its detailed explanation below.

Point Cloud TAB

Scan data toolbox | Scan data section UI

Scan data toolbox | Clipping Boxes UI

Z Offset:

Side tools of Scan Data toolbox:

🔧 Before You Begin

1. Launch the Auto Levels View Function

2. Define the Section Area with Clip by Line

3. Select Floor and Ceiling Levels

4. Repeat for Other Levels

5. Automatic Creation of Section Views

🟩 View 1: Floor

🟨 View 2: Cut

🟦 View 3: Ceiling

Bottom tools of Scan Data toolbox | Smart Indicator and point cloud snapping modes

Scan data toolbox | Logic Classes UI

Step 1: Launch Auto Stairs Tool

Step 2: Snap and Select Tread Points

Step 3: Stair Lines are Drawn Automatically

Quick Layers -allows you to quickly select the layers

Annotate – blocks and tools

Step 1: Prepare the Section View

Step 2: Annotate Room Heights

Step 3: Repeat for All Rooms

View Control TAB

Draw TAB

Modify TAB

Layers TAB

Validation Phase

Cleanup & Setup Phase (if no errors are found)

Help TAB

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