Product Description - Grid Extensions
Grid extensions have all the functionality of normal (formula) extensions, plus they calculate and display a grid of rectangles covering the measurement. Grids are typically used to lay out floor tiles or ceiling tiles but they can be used for any rectangular layout. The following parameters can be specified for a grid extension:
- The width of a grid square
- The height of a grid square
- The gap between grid squares (grout width)
- The margin percentage when computing whether a full or partial square is required (explained later).
- The pitch of the grid. This is used when laying out a grid on a sloped surface such as a roof.
- The orientation point for the grid (horizontal and vertical)
- The rotation of the grid
Figure 1: Sample Grid Extension
The full grid squares are surrounded with a thin solid line. The partial grid squares are surrounded with a dotted line.
The grid can be moved and rotated to match the desired layout.