Q: Can I create my own configuration of individual modules and move them together as a group?
A: At this time you can only create one custom grouping of individual module pieces per floor plan. If you plan on creating a custom grouping you must choose one of the individual module pieces for the grouping as the first item picked to put on your graph paper. The item will appear with a red box around it. That will be your lead piece of the grouping. To utilize this function you must click on the "Move as Group" button after you have constructed your own configuration; the key is to move the group around by clicking and dragging on the "lead" piece of the configuration - the "lead" piece is the first piece you use to construct the configuration (this piece will be outlined in red); this function only applies to a configuration that is constructed with individual module pieces. If you need to revise that configuration; click on the "Separate Grouping" button, move your pieces around to revise the configuration and click "Move as Group" button to regroup them.

Q: Can I calculate the square footage of an area?
A: There is a square footage calculator, simply right click mouse and drag to calculate area then right click the mouse again to deactivate.

Q: Can I delete something by accident?
A: Yes, but there is a "Are You Sure You Want To Delete" message function that will come up to warn you before deleting.

Q: Can I type information directly onto the graph paper?
A: Yes, The ability to type directly onto the graph paper to include important information (i.e., dealer's name, a specific area in showroom, or other details such as display pieces used, the amount of square footage utilized, etc.) Simply click on the "Create Text Box" button and type in your information.

Q: Can I save my layouts?
A: All layouts can be saved, retrieved and printed out at any time. Click on the Save button and fill in the information.

Q: Can I access this program through the DDI site?
A: Once you are on the DDI site, simply click on "tools", "merchandising", "opportunities in space2" and then click on "planning tools" to connect to hddesignonline.

Q: How can I discard an item that is already placed in my layout?
A: Simply drag the upper left corner of the item over the trashcan.

Q: Why is my computer having trouble utilizing this site?
A: The minimum system requirements to fully utilize this site are a Pentium 3 with 256 MB of RAM.