What is Box Mode?
Box Mode allows you to quickly draw rectangular measurements when using the Area or Linear tool.
Instead of clicking multiple points to trace a shape, Box Mode lets you create a rectangle by selecting just two opposite corners.
How Box Mode works
When Box Mode is enabled:
Select the Area or Linear tool
Turn on Box Mode
Click the first corner of the area
Click the opposite corner
The rectangle is automatically created.
When should I use Box Mode?
Box Mode is ideal for:
Rectangular slabs or pads
Square or rectangular rooms
Straight runs with right angles
Any simple rectangular surface
When not to use Box Mode
Irregular or complex shapes
Angled or curved layouts
For these, turn off Box Mode and trace manually.
Pro Tip
Use Box Mode whenever possible, it’s faster and ensures clean, accurate measurements for simple shapes.