PAINT

Shortcut: PT

Description

Applies a material to the face of an element.

Context

Used to apply a different material to a specific face of a wall, floor, or other element, without changing the element's structure.

💡 Pro Tips

This is a cosmetic change and does not affect the element's thermal properties or structure for quantity takeoffs.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Using the paint tool instead of modifying the wall type structure for a more accurate model.
  • Painting a face in a 3D view and forgetting it doesn't show in plan or elevation unless colors are on.

Category: Modify | Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/3) | Frequency: Occasional