Import and Digitalize an Existing Floor Plan

Already have an existing floor plan you want to work with? Just import the plan and draw over it in the magicplan app!

The "Import and draw" feature in magicplan allows you to import floor plans, sketches or images of existing spaces and then draw over them to create detailed floor plans. This feature is particularly useful when you want to recreate a space based on an existing layout.

Follow the steps below to learn how to use the "Import and draw" feature in magicplan. 

Access "Import and draw" in the magicplan app

1. From the app's home screen, tap the "New Project" box with the plus sign (+) in the upper left to start a new project or open an existing project to which you want to add a new floor.
2. From the project screen, locate the "Floor Plans" section and tap the plus sign (+) to add a new floor level. Select the desired floor type from the pop-up menu. 
3. On your new floor, tap "+ Insert" and choose "Room". 
4. Choose "Import and draw". You will be prompted to take a photo or choose a photo from your device's photo library.
5. You will then be prompted to set the scale of your floor plan. Follow the directions below to complete this step. 

Set the scale of your floor plan

1. Once the picture is imported, you will be prompted to "place the scale on a known measurement".
2. Use the blue arrow symbol to extend and move the dotted line onto the known measurement in your image.
3. Tap "Done" and either enter the dimension manually or connect a laser to measure it on-site. 
4. You are now ready to begin digitizing your floor plan by adding rooms. Follow the directions below to add rooms.

Add rooms to your imported floor plan

1. Tap "+ Insert", then tap "Room". 
2. You can add your rooms 2 ways: 
   1. Add a square room and adjust its dimensions.
   2. Map the room by defining its corners.
3. You can then assemble the rooms to complete your floor plan, and like magic, you're done!