# 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.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14354314-what-is-layout-generator-and-who-is-it-for)
- [How to search for parcels Find available land parcels by location, zoning, and size — and review parcel data.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14354417-how-to-search-for-parcels)

## 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.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14354477-how-to-create-a-tract-and-set-up-restricted-areas)
- [How to draw roads and generate a lot layout Configure zoning rules, draw a road network, and auto-generate a lot layout.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14354882-how-to-draw-roads-and-generate-a-lot-layout)
- [How to add multiple lot types Add single-family, townhome, and alley-loaded lot types for mixed-product communities.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14354936-how-to-add-multiple-lot-types)
- [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.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14354981-how-to-use-the-grading-quantities-tool-for-rough-cost-estimates)

## 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.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14355032-how-to-export-layouts)
- [How to organize tracts with folders Keep your tracts organized with folders and bulk management tools.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14355072-how-to-organize-tracts-with-folders)
- [How to request more data Request LiDAR topo scans, ALTA surveys, utility maps, and other data services from within Layout Generator.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14355110-how-to-request-more-data)