Architectural Grid

The architectural grid in ARCHLine.XP is a reference system that helps ensure the precise placement and alignment of an building’s structural elements within the design.

The grid consists of horizontal and vertical axes, which can be defined using dimension pairs, distances, or grid values. The resulting grid serves as a fundamental point of reference throughout the entire project, especially in the case of larger buildings or repetitive structural modules. It makes it easier to place columns, walls, beams, and other structural elements in a coordinated and consistent manner. Overall, the architectural grid provides a clear and logical base structure for design, increasing both accuracy and efficiency.

Grid lines appear on all floor plan levels within the project.

The grid lines consist of three main parts: the grid lines, the grid header extension segments and the grid headers.
Each grid line has a header at both ends, which can be turned off.
Grid lines can have prefixes and are automatically numbered in the primary and secondary directions.
The number (or letter) increments automatically when a new grid line is added.

Command location: Ribbon Menu > Drafting > Architectural Grid or Structure > Architectural Grid

Settings

Architectural grid parameters can be customized according to individual requirements before placement. The identifier displayed in the symbol can now also include a prefix, allowing project-specific labeling systems to be applied.

Operation

During placement, ARCHLine.XP automatically connects objects, columns, and beams placed at grid nodes to the grid lines or to the intersection of two grid lines. When grid lines are moved, the connected elements move together with them. The connected state is indicated by a closed padlock icon.

After placement, clicking on the grid displays the distance of each segment. By clicking on a value, the length of the given segment can be modified. After entering the value, a small dialog window appears where the offset rule can be defined.

Text markers can be used to display the bubble at the beginning or end of a row/column and to modify the identifier shown inside it.

Note: Circle or arc type grid elements do not participate in intersection search operations.

By clicking the move icon inside the identifier bubble, the bubble can be repositioned. Clicking the arrow at the end of the grid allows the bubble to be moved closer to or farther from the grid line. If two bubbles overlap or are positioned on top of each other, these two commands can be used to adjust their placement so they do not obscure one another.

Numbering

The program automatically numbers the grid.
To change the grid numbering, click on the number, enter a new value, and press the ENTER key.
Both letters and numbers can be used for grid line numbering.

Reset Numbering

If multiple architectural grids are placed within a single project, the numbering and lettering of consecutively placed grids follow one another in sequence, preventing duplication. If you want to eliminate this sequence, click the Reset Numbering command, and the newly placed architectural grid will restart the bubble values from the beginning.

Aligning Grids

Grids can be aligned to an already moved endpoint, both horizontally and vertically. Using these commands, multiple bubble positions on the floor plan can be modified quickly and easily.

Command	What happens?	How?
Horizontal / Vertical Grid Alignment		Specify a rectangle that automatically extends the grid to the outermost elements within the rectangle.
Horizontal Grid Alignment		Specify a rectangle that automatically extends the horizontal grids to the outermost element within the rectangle.
Vertical Grid Alignment		Specify a rectangle that automatically extends the vertical grids to the outermost element within the rectangle.