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Layout Generator
Evaluate land parcels, draw preliminary lot layouts, and estimate lot yield with TraceAir's Layout Generator tool.
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Getting Started
Learn what Layout Generator does, who it's for, and how to search for parcels.
- What is Layout Generator and who is it for? A pre-engineering tool for land acquisition teams to evaluate parcels and estimate lot yield.
- How to search for parcels Find available land parcels by location, zoning, and size — and review parcel data.
Creating Layouts
Create tracts, configure zoning rules, draw roads, add lot types, and generate layouts.
- How to create a tract and set up restricted areas Combine parcels into a tract, use environmental overlays, and draw restricted zones.
- How to draw roads and generate a lot layout Configure zoning rules, draw a road network, and auto-generate a lot layout.
- How to add multiple lot types Add single-family, townhome, and alley-loaded lot types for mixed-product communities.
- How to use the Grading Quantities tool for rough cost estimates View rough-magnitude cut/fill volumes and per-lot elevation data for early feasibility screening.
Managing Your Work
Export layouts, organize tracts, and request additional data services.
- How to export layouts Download your lot layout as a PDF for sharing or a DXF file for CAD software.
- How to organize tracts with folders Keep your tracts organized with folders and bulk management tools.
- How to request more data Request LiDAR topo scans, ALTA surveys, utility maps, and other data services from within Layout Generator.