Object Library

All building elements in a parametric floor plan model are stored using templates in the Object Library. This library is user managed. Libraries are loaded and unloaded as required. Library objects can be created directly from AutoCAD blocks or sets of entities.

Creating exact room contours

FM users usually create contours for rooms according to on-site measurements. The user obtains exact floor space areas with corresponding formulas to calculate them.

Floor plan recognition and conversion

• Automatic conversion of original floor plans made from room measuring to parametric model (parametric mode)
• Traditional floor plan drawing using parametric library objects (library mode)
• Floor plan creation from measured outer and inner contours of the building (contour mode)

Floor plan correction and editing tools

To create the floor plan model is only part of the job. It is also imperative to keep it up-to-date. The user is able to use dedicated walls correction commands, such as adjoining, trimming, extending, line-to-curved wall conversion, etc.

Data exchange

A Facilities Management solution can integrate PlanTracer using the built in COM API to access the floor plan model. It provides direct link to external databases, MS Office applications (e.g. Excel) and other FM applications. In addition to direct link via programming interface PlanTracer facilitate data exchange via IFC and XML files in addition to AutoCAD DWG files.