Arealize

Set the scale

Make every measurement on the plan correct

Scale your floor plan

Open scale tool

Click on the Scale tool in the top left navigation to open the scaling options.

The plan menu open in the top left with Scale highlighted

Choose scaling method

You'll be presented with two options: Using ruler and Using door or window. The recommended method is using a ruler to define a specific length for scaling.

The Scale helper panel offering Using ruler and Using door or window

Measure distance

Click once to start the ruler, and again to end the ruler, measuring the distance.

Press Ctrl to enable/disable automatic snapping.

Update scale

Input the correct length in centimetres and click Update scale to scale the floor to match the new measurement.

Scale using ruler, with a measurement line on the plan and the current and expected length fields

Furniture does not scale

Furniture is not scaled with the rest of the plan and may appear misaligned after you update the scale.

Select and edit elements

Select elements and read their properties

Areas and room types

Name, number, and classify each space

On this page

Scale your floor plan
Open scale tool
Choose scaling method
Measure distance
Update scale