Feature A: Lock feature in Lot Editor

Steps to Create a More Precise Shape by Locking Dimensions and Angles:

Dimension Lock:

• Click on the desired lot line.
• A dimension box will appear with lock and pen icons.
• Click the lock icon to fix the dimension.

Angle lock

• Click on any corner (angle) of the lot.
• An angle box will appear with a lock icon.
• Enter the desired angle value in the box to adjust it.
• Click the lock icon to fix the angle.

Note* These features work the same way in the schematic section and floor editor.

Feature B: Irregular Floor Shape Editing

Move Vertex Tool

You can now directly reshape geometry by adjusting wall vertices:

Workflow

1. Activate Move Vertex Tool
2. Drag the vertex (control point) to reshape

This allows rapid form testing, especially for irregular plots, setbacks, and angled boundaries — while preserving connected geometry.

Feature C: Parallel Adjustment via Vertex Mode

Enclosed Area Tool

Steps:

• Enable Move Vertex tool ( )
• Hold Alt and select reference wall
• Move the vertex while maintaining parallel alignment

Feature D: Create Parallel Walls

Enclosed Area Tool

Steps:

• Activate Enclosed Area Tool ( )
• Hold Alt and select reference wall
• Drag to generate a parallel wall

Condition: The area must be enclosed.

This feature is especially useful for corridor layouts, double-loaded planning, and consistent unit d

Feature E: Create Parallel Walls with Build Wall Tool

Steps to Create a Wall Parallel to Another Wall:

• Select the Enclosed Area Tool.
• Activate the Move Vertex Tool.
• Start creating the wall.
• Click to place the first point.
• Drag the mouse to define the wall direction.
• Hover over the reference wall and wait a few seconds.
• Once the reference wall highlights, parallel mode is activated.
• Continue dragging and place the wall — it will align parallel to the reference wall.

Feature F: Removing and Adjusting Split Points

Enclosed Area Tool

Steps:

• Simply enable the Move Vertex tool 
• Double-click on the ‘Vertex’ (Dot) to remove them.

Feature G: Align vertical core to wall – Shift key method

Steps:

• Add a core to the project and navigate to the floor where you want to place the core.
• Start positioning the core and hover your cursor over the reference wall until it highlights.
• Press the Shift key- the core will automatically align to the wall.
• Click to place the core and select the affected floors then approve.

Feature H: Align Vertical Core to Wall

Vertical Core Rotate Tool Alignment

Steps:

• Select staircase or elevator core
• Press and hold Alt
• Select the target wall
• Use the Rotate Tool ( )
• Snap and attach the core to the wall

The Direction Forward

ArkDesign.AI is steadily evolving into an intelligent architectural planning assistant — balancing parametric automation with manual precision where design judgment is required.

Expect more workflow optimizations, smarter snapping logic, and deeper calculation reliability in upcoming releases.

Stay tuned for feature walkthroughs and release announcements.