Drawings and documents¶

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Bonsai provides powerful tools for generating 2D drawings from your 3D BIM models and adding detailed annotations. This section covers the process of creating various types of drawings and enhancing them with annotations.

Prerequisites¶

Before starting with 2D drafting:

Ensure you have completed the IFC modeling section or have a completed IFC model ready.
Install and update to the latest compatible version of Bonsai as the Drafting module is still in early development.
Install InkScape as the drafting is heavily based on SVG files.

Generating 2D Drawings¶

Creating a Floor Plan¶

Creating Elevations and Sections¶

The process for creating elevations and sections is similar:

Annotations¶

Using Annotation Tool¶

Annotating Plan Layout¶

Dimension key plan elements: a. Wall lengths - both external and internal b. Door/window openings c. Room sizes
Snap dimensions to wall edges/corners.
Position dimensions.

Line Work¶

Annotations & Tags¶

Text Labels¶

Leader Lines¶

Room Labels¶

Door/Window Tags¶

Sanitary Symbols¶

Loading Symbol Types¶

Placing Sanitaryware¶

Doors and Windows 2D outline¶

IFC Grids¶

Adding Grid Lines¶

Positioning Grids¶

Displaying Grids in Drawings¶

Materials/Hatching¶

Naming Material Layers¶

Automatic Hatch Patterns¶

Custom Materials¶

Legend¶

Next Steps¶

After mastering these basics, you may want to explore:

Generating elevations and sections
Creating detail drawings
Setting up custom hatch patterns and line styles
Advanced annotation techniques

Remember, effective drawings are key to communicating your design intent. Take time to explore the various options and develop a consistent style for your project documentation.