X1 Sketch window overview
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Heather Jones
In Sketch, you can draw accurate graphical representations of the rooms or buildings being estimated, similar to a floor plan. When you create a drawing in Sketch, several variables are automatically calculated to save time while scoping an estimate.
View the Sketch window
Open an estimate, and open the Sketch window by navigating to Estimate > Sketch (or using the <Ctrl+K> shortcut).
Additional Resources
Review the following table for descriptions of window elements. (You can review the keyboard shortcuts here: Desktop keyboard shortcuts.)
Name | Description |
Title bar | Displays the current project name. |
Window controls | Minimizes, restores down, maximizes, and closes the window. |
Quick access buttons | Quickly performs functions such as save, print, cut, copy, and paste. |
Sketch tabs | Allows access to the different Sketch functions. |
Project links | Allows you to view different windows in Sketch, save, and exit. |
Sketch ribbon | Displays all the functions needed to create and annotate a sketch. |
Sketch workspace | Displays the sketch currently being worked on. |
Search tab | Displays the various ways to search for price list items. |
Images tab | Displays images added to the estimate through the Digital Images window. You can add images to the Sketch workspace as a reference or an underlay. |
Sketch list | Displays a list of the sketches for the current estimate and provides the options to add, delete, rename, or view sketches. |
Sketch levels | Displays the levels for the current sketch and gives the option to add or delete a level. |
View settings | Contains options for viewing information such as measurements, footing, framing, annotations, and underlays on the Sketch workspace. |
Sketch viewing Tools | Allows you to change the zoom and switch between views (floor plan, elevation and 3D). |
Items list | Displays the current estimate items for the selected room. |
Status bar | Displays information about the current estimate, including profile name, status, and current grand total. Also displays links to the inspection tool and the Summary totals report. |