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Markup Tools

Togal offers a variety of customizable, easy-to-use markup tools. You can use the markup tools to add notes, highlight areas, and communicate intent during plan review. This article provides an in-depth overview of how to use the markup tools.

How to Activate Markup Tools:

1. Open Markup mode
Click the markup symbol located on the left-hand control menu.

2. A new menu will appear at the bottom of the screen. Use this menu to access the markup tools.

3. To show or hide the markups in Togal, you can use the view (eye) icon on the Quantities Panel to show or hide markups on the canvas.

Markup Types:

  1. Text Box: Use a standard text box for general notes.

    1. To choose a standard Text Box, head to the markup tool menu at the bottom of the screen, then click on the symbol with an "A" inside a Box.

    2. Left-click where you wish to place the text box on your screen and adjust the size of the box according to your preference by moving your mouse.

  2. Callout Text Box: Use a callout when you need to point to a specific location.

    1. To select a Callout Text Box, click on the symbol with an "A" accompanied by a Box & Line symbol.

    2. Then, left-click where you wish to place the callout text box on your screen and adjust the size of the Callout Box by moving your mouse.

    3. Position and resize the Callout Textbox to your preferred location.

  3. Cloud Callout Text Box: Use a cloud callout to highlight changes or important areas.

    1. To select a Cloud Callout Text Box, click on the symbol with an "A" inside a Cloud & Line symbol.

    2. Then, left-click on the screen and adjust the size of the Callout Box by moving your mouse.

    3. Finally, choose the location and size to place the textbox.

  4. Shape Markups

    Click on the rectangle icon to open a popup menu where you can select from different markup shapes.
    Here's a list of all the available shape options:

    1. Rectangle

    2. Circle

    3. Polygon Mode

    4. Free Hand

  5. Line and Arrow Markup

    Click on the Line icon. This will expand a popup menu that allows you to select a line or an arrow to use for markups.

  6. Image Markup

    You can also upload an image as a markup directly on the drawing. This is helpful when you want quick access to key details—like a schedule or a note—without flipping back and forth between sheets. To do so:

    1. Click on the image icon.

    2. In the Upload Images window, select an image, or drag and drop it into the window.

    3. Click Upload and use image.

    4. You’ll return to the canvas, and your cursor will change to a crosshair.

    5. Click and drag on the drawing to place the image at your desired location and size.

    6. After placing it, you can resize or adjust the image frame later as needed.

How to customize your markups & text:

You have several customization options for markups and text, with control over line thickness, border color, and fill color, as well as text font, color, size, apply bold, italics, or underline formatting, and even control the position of the text.

You can customize them in two ways—before you place them, or after they’re on the canvas.

Option 1: Customize before drawing

  1. Activate Markup mode.

  2. Use the bottom markup menu to set your styling before you place the markup:

  3. Draw your markup on the canvas.

Option 2: Customize after placing the markup

  1. Place the markup or text on the drawing.

  2. Right-click the markup or the text box.

  3. An edit menu will appear below the markups. Use it to adjust the markup style or properties.

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