ArchiLayouts¶

Layout-space tools for managing details, dimensions, annotations, and projected views in Rhino.

Commands¶

knAddDetailNameBlock¶

Adds a dynamic naming bubble to layout details. This tool specifically handles the synchronization between the detail's scale and the annotation text, ensuring that scale readouts (e.g., 1/4" = 1'-0") are always accurate.

Icon	Property	Detail
	Input	Select a Layout Detail view (preselection supported)
	Output	Adds a 'Detail Name' block with auto-updating scale text; locks the detail projection

knAddRoomDimsText¶

Measures a room's length × width by picking two pairs of points inside a layout detail, then places a formatted feet-and-inches annotation text at a chosen location.

Icon	Property	Detail
	Works in	Layout space with at least one detail view
	Input	Detail view selection; pick length start/end; pick width start/end; place text
	Output	Text annotation formatted as X'-Y" × X'-Y"

knEditDetailName¶

A batch utility to quickly rename multiple detail views. This is essential for maintaining consistent schedules and keeping the Rhino Layers/Objects panel organized.

Icon	Property	Detail
	Input	Select one or more layout detail views
	Output	Prompts for new naming sequence; updates object names in the document

knPlaceTitleBlockinLayouts¶

Automates the placement of a title block or standard border across multiple selected layout pages. This ensures identical positioning across a full drawing set without manual copying and pasting.

Icon	Property	Detail
	Input	Define an insertion point; select destination layout pages
	Output	Instances of the selected block are placed on all target layouts