When manually drawing takeoffs with a classification, Togal gives you four shape modes. You can switch between them from the bottom tool menu while drawing, or use the keyboard shortcuts.
How to Start Drawing:
Activate a classification
Double-click the classification you want to use.Choose a shape mode
Use the bottom menu to select the drawing mode, or use the shortcut key below.Draw and finish
Click to place points (or click-and-drag for rectangle/circle), then finish the takeoff as normal.
Shape modes:
1) Polygon (Shortcut: Esc)
Best for: complex or irregular areas
Activate Polygon from the bottom menu or press Esc
Click to place multiple points around the boundary
Use as many points as needed to match the shape accurately
Double click to finish the polygon
2) Arc (Shortcut: A)
Best for: curved edges (rounded walls, curved boundaries)
Activate Arc from the bottom menu or press A
Place three points:
Start point
End point
Center point (defines the curve)
You can create multiple connected arcs in sequence if needed
Double click at the last point to finish the takeoff
3) Rectangle (Shortcut: R)
Best for: perfectly rectangular areas
Activate Rectangle from the bottom menu or press R
Click the first point to set the rectangle’s top-left corner.
Drag your mouse to define the rectangle’s size.
Click the second point to place the rectangle at the desired dimensions.
4) Circle (Shortcut: C)
Best for: circular takeoffs (round pads, columns, circular features)
Activate Circle from the bottom menu or press C
Click the first point on the circle’s edge.
Drag your mouse to adjust the circle size.
Click the second point to place the circle.
Quick Tip:
Use Polygon for most irregular conditions, and switch to Rectangle/Circle/Arc when geometry is clearly regular—this keeps takeoffs cleaner and faster to edit.