# Using Overlays

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<summary>How do I add an overlay?</summary>

When in empty floor view, click on Overlay in the top panel. Upload button will appear. Click on it and select a file you want to upload. Adjust uploaded file to match the scale of the layout by dragging the corners in and out.

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<summary>What formats can I upload as an overlay?</summary>

You can upload PDF, JPG and PNG files as an overlay.

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<summary>Can I upload a PDF to compare it with my layout?</summary>

Yes, you can upload a PDF as an Overlay. to do so, when in empty floor view, click on Overlay in the top panel. Upload button will appear. Click on it and select a file you want to upload. Adjust uploaded file to match the scale of the layout by dragging the corners in and out.

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<summary>Can I upload engineering layer?</summary>

Yes, you can upload a PDF as an Overlay. to do so, when in empty floor view, click on Overlay in the top panel. Upload button will appear. Click on it and select a file you want to upload. Adjust uploaded file to match the scale of the layout by dragging the corners in and out.

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<summary>Can I overlay engineering or ceiling drawings?</summary>

Yes. You can upload engineering layers, ceiling plans or any reference drawing as a PDF, JPG or PNG overlay to compare against your layout.

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<summary>How to change the opacity of an overlay?</summary>

When in Overlay mode, you can adjust the opacity of the overlay by moving the slider next to the upload button, in the top bar.

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<summary>How can I make my overlay transparent?</summary>

When in Overlay mode, you can adjust the opacity of the overlay by moving the slider next to the upload button, in the top bar.

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<summary>How do I turn on my overlay?</summary>

After uploading an overlay and generating, the overlay will automatically turn off so you can see the layout without any obstructions. To turn it back on, click on "Overlay" button in the top bar. After clicking on it, you can also adjust the opacity.

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<summary>Can I have more than one overlay uploaded?</summary>

No, only one overlay file can be uploaded. If you upload second file, first file will be discarded.

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