Edit Screen

Show zone labels

Select this option to display the name of each zone in the Edit screen while at block level. Zone labels are shown by default.

Fit includes imported drawing

Select this option to get the imported drawing included in the calculation of the model extent at site and building levels when the Fit view command is run and when the screen is refreshed internally within DesignBuilder.

Show imported drawing at zone and surface levels

Select this option to show the imported drawing at zone and surface levels. The option is switched off by default for the sake of clarity but you may wish to switch it on when drawing openings at surface level to help position windows, doors etc.

Show shading devices

Select this option to display shading devices while in the Edit screen. Shading devices are shown by default.

Show windows

You can speed up display in the edit screen by switching off window display. Windows are shown by default.

Zone floor shading at block level

Zone floors can be shaded by:

1-Activity Template , where zone floors are shaded according to the Activity Template selection allowing different areas of the block to be easily identified.
2-HVAC Template, where zone floors are shaded according to the HVAC Template selection to show the distribution of HVAC systems in the block.
3-None

The image below illustrates shading by Activity Template.