Wallxy QuickDesk — Every Tool, How to Use It?

Every Indian architect wastes time every day on tasks that should take seconds.

Converting a PDF floor plan into an editable DWG. Calculating how many cement bags a slab needs. Figuring out the maximum FSI allowed on a plot. Sending a 500MB render file to a client who cannot open a Google Drive link. Jotting down client feedback during a site call before it disappears from memory.

These are not complex tasks. They are routine. And the fact that they require five different apps, two spreadsheets, and a WhatsApp message to a junior colleague is a problem that Wallxy QuickDesk is built to solve.

QuickDesk is Wallxy's built-in architecture utility workspace — 13 professional tools accessible directly from your dashboard, built specifically for the daily workflow of Indian architects, interior designers, and construction professionals.

Here is everything you need to know — what is launching when, and exactly how to use every single tool.

🛠️ All 13 QuickDesk Tools — How to Use Each One

THE CONVERSION SUITE

Tool 1 — PDF to DWG Converter

The tool Indian architects request most. Convert any PDF floor plan into an editable vector file in seconds — no manual redrawing required.

How to use:

1. Click the Upload File box inside QuickDesk

2. Drop in any PDF floor plan

3. Click Convert

4. Within 15 seconds, an editable .dwg file downloads to your computer — ready to open in AutoCAD or SketchUp

Best for: Receiving PDF drawings from consultants or clients and needing to work on them in CAD without retracing manually.

Tool 2 — AutoCAD Version Converter

Send CAD files to contractors who are running older AutoCAD versions — without compatibility errors.

How to use:

1. Upload your newer .dwg file (e.g., AutoCAD 2024)

2. Select the target version from the dropdown (e.g., AutoCAD 2013)

3. Click Convert

4. Download the compatible file and share it directly

Best for: Contractors and fabricators running older AutoCAD versions who cannot open current-format DWG files.

Tool 3 — Unit Converter

The conversion tool every architect uses daily — now instant and always accessible.

How to use:

1. Select your input unit (e.g., Square Meters)

2. Select your target unit (e.g., Square Feet or Brass)

3. Type your number — conversion happens instantly as you type

Supported units: Meters, Feet, Inches, Millimeters, Square Meters, Square Feet, Acres, Hectares, Brass, Cubic Meters, Cubic Feet

THE ENGINEERING CALCULATORS

Tool 4 — Concrete Mix Calculator

Stop estimating material quantities. Get exact numbers in seconds.

How to use:

1. Select your concrete grade (e.g., M20 for standard RCC)

2. Enter the total volume of the slab, column, or beam to be cast (in cubic metres or cubic feet)

3. Instantly get the exact output:

   • Number of cement bags required

   • Cubic feet of sand required

   • Cubic feet of aggregate required

Best for: Pre-casting material orders, verifying contractor material estimates, site briefings before pour day.

Tool 5 — Quantity Calculator

Order exactly the right amount of material — no more, no less.

How to use:

1. Select the material type — Bricks, Tiles, or Paint

2. Enter the room or wall dimensions

3. Get the exact quantity required — with a 5% wastage buffer already factored in

Output examples:

• Tiles: Number of boxes to order for a specific room area

• Bricks: Number of bricks for a specific wall area and thickness

• Paint: Number of litres for a specific wall area and number of coats

Tool 6 — FSI Calculator

Know your maximum permissible built-up area instantly — before you start any design.

How to use:

1. Enter the total plot area (in square feet or square metres)

2. Enter the local FSI allowance (provided by your municipal authority)

3. Get the maximum permissible built-up area you can legally construct

Best for: New project briefings, verifying developer claims, quick feasibility checks before design begins.

Tool 7 — Diagonal Calculator

Verify perfect right angles on site — without a set square or trigonometry.

How to use:

1. Enter the length of the room or slab

2. Enter the width of the room or slab

3. Get the exact diagonal measurement

Use this measurement on site: if the physical diagonal of a freshly laid slab matches the calculated diagonal exactly, the corners are at a perfect 90°. This is the Guniya check — the most reliable site verification for right angles.

Best for: Foundation setting out, column grid verification, tile layout setting out.

THE CLIENT ESTIMATORS

Tool 8 — Full Home Estimator

Hand a professional budget estimate to a client in your very first meeting.

How to use:

1. Enter the total carpet area of the apartment or home (in square feet)

2. Select the finish quality — Standard, Premium, or Luxury

3. Get a detailed, itemised PDF budget estimate covering all major interior components

Output includes: False ceiling, flooring, kitchen, wardrobes, bathrooms, painting, electrical, and miscellaneous — broken down by room and category.

Best for: First client meeting, feasibility discussions, setting realistic budget expectations before design begins.

Tool 9 — Kitchen Estimator

Get accurate modular kitchen cost estimates without calling three vendors.

How to use:

1. Enter the total running feet of kitchen counters

2. Select the shutter finish — Laminate, Acrylic, PU, or Glass

3. Get instant output of cabinet and hardware costs

Best for: Quick kitchen budget discussions with clients, comparing finish grades and their cost impact.

Tool 10 — Wardrobe Estimator

Price custom wardrobes accurately before committing to a quote.

How to use:

1. Enter the width and height of the wardrobe space

2. The tool calculates cost based on:

   • Internal plywood box construction

   • Selected shutter finish

   • Standard Hafele/Hettich hardware pricing

Best for: Bedroom furniture budgeting, comparing shutter material cost impact, client presentations.

COLLABORATION AND SHARING

Tool 11 — File Transfer

Send massive render files and drawing sets to clients without size limits or broken links.

How to use:

1. Drag and drop files up to 2GB into the upload box

2. Enter the client's email address

3. QuickDesk sends them a branded, professional download link that expires in 7 days

Best for: Sending large render files, CAD packages, and drawing sets to clients and contractors — without Google Drive permission errors or WhatsApp compression.

Tool 12 — LinkShare

Share any drawing or document via WhatsApp in seconds.

How to use:

1. Upload your PDF drawing or document

2. QuickDesk generates a short, secure URL (e.g., wallxy.com/share/1234)

3. Copy and paste the link directly into any WhatsApp chat

Best for: Sharing drawings on site via WhatsApp without file size issues or requiring the recipient to have any specific app.

Tool 13 — Quick Notes

Capture meeting minutes and client feedback instantly — without opening a separate app.

How to use:

1. Click the Notes icon from anywhere in your Wallxy dashboard

2. A side panel slides out

3. Type your notes — client feedback, site observations, meeting minutes

4. Notes are saved automatically to your account

Best for: On-site client calls, design review meetings, capturing decisions before they are forgotten.

📐 Bonus — Architect's Quick Reference Cheat Sheet

Essential Unit Conversions

Standard Concrete Mix Ratios — IS 456:2000

M = Mix. Number = compressive strength in N/mm² at 28 days.

Standard Interior Dimensions

Modular Kitchen:

• Counter height: 32–34 inches from finished floor

• Counter depth: 24 inches

• Gap between counter and overhead cabinet: 20–24 inches

• Overhead cabinet depth: 12–15 inches

Wardrobes:

• Hinge door depth: 24 inches

• Sliding door depth: 26–28 inches

• Loft starts at: 84 inches from floor

Doors:

• Main entrance: Minimum 39 inches (recommended 42 inches)

• Bedroom door: 36 inches

• Bathroom door: 30 inches

• Standard height: 84 inches (7 feet)

Quick Material Estimations

• Steel for residential RCC: 3.5–4.5 kg per sqft of built-up area

• 9-inch brick wall: 10–11 standard bricks per sqft of wall area

• Premium interior paint: 1 litre covers 120–140 sqft for 2 coats