How Do I Print a File, Annotated Layers, or Floor Plan?

Written By Ty Frackiewicz

Last updated About 1 month ago

Exporting in Digs is simple, customizable, and designed to help builders share project documents with clarity. Whether you're printing an original file or one with annotations, this guide will walk you through the process. We have it on our backlog to have the functionality to print directly from Digs.

🔍 Step 1: Locate the File You Want to Export

You can access your file in several ways:

✅ From DigsCloud (Pro Feature):

  1. Click the File menu at the top of the screen

  2. Navigate to Company Files or the Project Files section

✅ From a Project (Dynamic Island):

  1. Open the relevant project

  2. Click the Files tab from the right-hand Dynamic Island

✅ Using Search or AskDigs:

Use Search or AskDigs to locate your file without browsing.

🧾 Step 2: Choose Your Exporting Option

🗒️ Option 1: Export the Original File (No Annotations)

  1. Open the file’s Kabob Menu (⋮)

  2. Select Export

  3. Toggle Include Annotations OFF

  4. Click Export to download the clean, original version

  5. Print from your computer using your preferred software

✏️ Option 2: Export with Annotations

  1. Open the file and ensure the annotation layers you want to print are turned ON

  2. Open the Kabob Menu (⋮)

  3. Select Export

  4. Keep Include Annotations ON

  5. Click Export to create a flattened, annotated file

  6. Print the file from your computer

💡 Pro Tips for Better Prints

📚 Plan Your Layers:

  • Use dedicated annotation layers by trade (e.g., plumbing, electrical) for clarity

  • Finalize your edits, export the annotated version, and re-upload to Digs for clean sharing

🧱 Use the Base Layer Wisely:

  • Reserve the Base Layer for universal markups

  • Use it for high-level edits like erasing or hiding elements from the original file

🗂️ Name Your Files Clearly:

  • Use descriptive names for exported files (e.g., FramingPlan_Annotated_April2024.pdf)

  • This helps track revisions and ensures easy file management

🔄 What’s Coming Next?

We’re working on even more enhancements to streamline the printing process—including potential direct print options from Digs. Your feedback is key, so keep it coming!