How to Draw Ramps

Ramp Drawing Software

Ramps are simple to design in Moddy.

In the top view, we recommend using an arrow on the ramp to mark the upwards ↑ direction,

The same top-view design can be seen in 3D, allowing exports from multiple angles or to display heights or elevations

Ramps can be made of varying specifications, so let’s dive into a few examples.

Add a Ramp to the Canvas

We can easily select the Ramp tool and drag it onto our canvas.

Adjust the specifications as necessary, noting the ratio and gradient are automatically calculated.

Position the ramp in the correct position, rotation and elevation required.

Ramps can be simple, such as the entrance to a home, more complex, such as the entrance to a residential aged care facility.

Choosing Ramp Dimensions

When you are planning to design a ramp, try and plan the following specifications you wish to achieve:

• Height
• Width
• Length
• Elevation
• Gradient or Ratio
• Landing specifications
• Display upwards arrow

Once you have confirmed these specifications, you can continue your diagram.

Rails & Landings

In the video tutorial, we will guide users through how to add common related objects.

• Typically ramps will attach to a landing, which can be represented by a quadrilateral prism shape (i.e. cube or rectangular prism)
• Rails can begin from the ground (0mm) and typically follow in parallel to the sides of the ramp.
• Rails can also begin from an elevated position
• Other objects such as staircases or a door indicating an entrance

As you draw ramps, it is an important skill to understand the different points in space in which a rail will follow to accompany the ramp.

Designing Complex Ramp Modifications

Occupational Therapists perform both minor and major ramp modifications. When selecting a CAD tool, it is important to be able to design for any use-case.

A complex ramp diagram will often contain:

• Multiple ramps with different positions, rotations, and sizes
• Return ramps
• Multiple landings
• Complex handrails to support safe usage of the ramp
• Measurements such as ramp height, total height of a landing, or the peripheral area

Subsequently, an Occupational Therapist will need to design it to a high standard that is suitable for their reports and client outcomes.

Measuring the Environment

From the top view, it is easy to measure a ramp in Moddy.

• Measurement tool will display measurement lines to display the perimeter of the ramp
• Measuring the height of the ramp through text labels or vertical measurements
• Measuring nearby area, such as height of elevation points

The advantage of 3D CAD over 2D CAD is that you can export your design from many different angles by moving the camera.

Create Professional Ramp Modifications with Moddy

If you are not yet a user of Moddy, we offer a 7-day free trial of our software for you to evaluate.

• Design to any ramp specifications
• Export your design in both top view and 3d – in simple black and white colours
• Design nearby objects such as stairs with ease
• Our product is directly shaped by practicing Occupational Therapists providing home mods
• Collaborate with your team, get feedback from seniors

Experience modern ramp drawing with Moddy and enjoy making a more accessible world.