When initially designing your plan, you will probably want to view the 2D plan view only. Once completed, you can view your plan in a combination of 2D and 3D or in 3D only. In addition, Architect 3D organizes your floor plan into layers, which are each easily accessible with a single mouse click. For example, you can choose to view the deck plan with landscaping one moment, then quickly switch to view electrical and plumbing. Any combination … any time!

To view the 2D plan only

• In the Plan toolbar, click the 2D Plan View button . The 2D plan view appears. (alternatively) Choose Design > Design Mode > 2D Plan View (or press Option-Command-1).

To view all 2D floor plan views at once

• Click the Floors pop-up menu in the toolbar and choose View All Floors. (alternatively) Choose 2D > Floor Visibility > View All Floors.

(alternatively) Press two fingers on the trackpad and choose View All Floors from the shortcut menu.

To view the working floor only

• Click the Floors pop-up menu in the toolbar and choose View Working Floor Only.

(alternatively) Choose 2D > Floor Visibility > View Working Floor Only.

(alternatively) Press two fingers on the trackpad and choose View Working Floor Only from the shortcut menu.