The Snippet Tool lets you capture a snapshot of any area on a plan. Saved snippets are stored under Project Snippets in the Images tab and can be added to books as needed.
Create a Snippet
Go to the Plans tab, hover over a page, and click View.
Zoom in to the area you want to capture.
Select the Snippet Tool from the right-hand toolbar.
Click to set the first corner, drag to size the frame, and click again to complete it.
A preview will appear—name the snippet or retake it, then click Save.
Access saved snippets from the Images tab → Project Snippets. They are now available to use in books.
Tip: When to Use Snippets
Use the Snippet Tool when you need to:
Highlight a specific area of a plan without sharing the full page
Capture installation details, dimensions, or callouts for contractors
Pull a visual reference into a Design Book, Installation Book, or Item Documentation
Provide a clear zoomed-in view of complex areas such as cabinetry, tile layouts, plumbing walls, or elevations
Document changes, clarifications, or RFIs with a focused snapshot
Snippets help communicate details quickly and reduce back-and-forth with clients, vendors, and installers.