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TestFit User Interface

An overview of the TestFit user interface.


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User interface

The TestFit user interface is broken up into 4 sections.

  • Navigation Tree
  • Properties panel
  • Canvas
  • Data Output Panel

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Navigation Tree

The navigation tree has three tabs: Schemes, Sites, and Data

Sites



Sites are the main organizing framework of each site and building. Each element has a corresponding set of inputs that will appear in the Properties Panel. Physical elements will highlight accordingly in the Canvas.

NOTE: Elements are displayed in the order they are shown in the Navigation Tree. (e.g building is displayed on top the garage)


Next to each layer are three dots. These will let you modify that layer. 

Next to some of the layers, you'll see a button that looks like a house & building. This is the Preset Selector and allows you to change the preset for that layer. In the case of spaces, like "amenity" in the screenshot below, you can change the space type.

Schemes

Schemes let you create design options for your site to test various configurations to make sure your maximizing your solution. You can view  and quickly compare any schemes that you've created, as well as create new schemes for your site. Double click the name of the scheme to rename it.

Data

The Data layer (available with the Data Maps & Site Solver packages)  displays additional information in your area related to elevation, flood zones, wetlands, etc. 


Properties Panel

The Properties Panel is a contextual panel that shows the inputs and properties for each element of the Navigation Tree. It will update to show the available inputs for the selected layer.


Canvas

The canvas is where you can directly interact with your project. On the Canvas, there are three toolbars on top, the left, and right sides, as well as the compass.




Top Toolbar


The top toolbar displays the file name, Home button, Save button, Export options, Deal Status applicator, and Save View to Clipboard button. 





Drawing Ribbon (Left Side)

The left toolbar has your main drawing tools:

  • Select
  • Site Tools
    • Define site from parcels
    • Draw Site
    • Define by Metes and Bounds
  • Draw Roads
  • Regions
  • Spaces
  • Draw Easements
  • Measure Tools
    • Measure Line
    • Measure Circle
    • Measure Shape

Map Controls Ribbon (Right Side)

The right toolbar contains your view tools:

  • 3D view
  • Map layer toggle and opacity
    • Map
    • Satellite
  • Zoom to Fit
  • Project North
  • Add Background Image
  • Toggle Aligned Drawing
  • Layer Navigator (Use the scroll wheel of your mouse to traverse vertically through your building)

Compass

Compass

The compass displays True and Project North, define and reset Project North, and rotate the canvas.


Data Output Panel

This is where you can see TestFit's tabulation of your building and financial data. You'll see tabs for:

  • Tabulations
  • Development
  • Schemes
  • Errors
  • Rendering (Windows only)

Tabulations

Here you'll see a quick overview of your site(s). You can click the expanded tabulation button to get a more detailed breakdown.

Development

This tab shows the top level financial metrics. To see detailed deal information, select your site in the Navigation Tree > Deal Database in the Properties Panel > edit Deal.





Schemes

The Schemes tab shows you the schemes in the project and how they compare against each other. You can also create and delete schemes here.




Errors

Any errors in the project will show here.


Search Parameters

Locate parameters by using word search. Click on the search icon, then type in the parameter to locate.

All parameters with the key search word will appear in the property panel.


Search Presets

Search for presets using key word search. With the Preset Prompt activate, type preset name in search cell. All presets with key word will appear in preset selection under applicable filters.