Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004,9781401848859

Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004

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ISBN13: 9781401848859
ISBN10: 1401848850
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Pub. Date: 2003-08-12
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Summary

Create professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of Autodesk? Architectural Desktop! This concise manual focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the ADT (Architectural Desktop) process through lessons that emphasize ?why? as well as ?how? to help readers complete their projects successfully. The author, an experienced architect and instructor, discusses the features and functions of Release 4 in an easy-to-understand fashion that conveys a clear sense of its value, including each tool?s potential. The resulting up-to-date resource is chock full of real-life, tested advice from a certified professional on the usage of the software that will help shorten the learning curve for readers and instill confidence.

Table of Contents

Welcome xxi
AutoCad and Architectural Desktop: What is the Difference? xxi
What is an Intelligent Object? xxii
Who Should Read This Book? xxiii
You Should Have Some AutoCad Background xxiii
Features in This Edition xxiii
What You Will Find Inside xxiii
What You Won't Find Inside xxiv
Style Conventions xxiv
Features New to Release 2004 xxv
Units xxv
How to Use This Book xxvi
Files Included on the CD ROM xxvi
Installing CD Files xxvi
Installing PDF Appendices xxvii
Projects xxvii
Re-Pathing Projects xxvii
Windows 2000 and XP Compliant Paths xxvii
Online Companion xxviii
Service Packs xxviii
We Want to Hear from You xxviii
About the Author xxviii
Dedication xxx
Acknowledgements xxx
SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY
1(104)
General Overview and User Interface
3(36)
Introduction
3(1)
Objectives
3(1)
Create a Small Building
3(15)
Lay Out a Simple Building
3(5)
Edit the Model
8(3)
Add a Floor Slab and Roof
11(1)
Set Up Building Levels
12(4)
View the Model
16(2)
User Interface
18(15)
The Drawing Editor
18(2)
Tool Palettes
20(1)
Understanding Tool Palettes
20(3)
Right-Clicking
23(1)
Right-Click in Drawing Editor (Default Menu)
24(1)
Right-Click on Toolbars
25(1)
Right-Click to See Toolbar Groups
26(1)
Right-Click in the Command Line
26(1)
Right-Click with Objects of the Same Type Selected
27(1)
Right-Click with Objects of Different Types Selected
28(1)
Right-Click while a Command is Active
28(1)
Right-Click in the Application Status Bar
29(1)
Direct Manipulation
30(2)
The Command Line, Menus and Toolbars
32(1)
Intellimouse
33(1)
Prerequisite AutoCAD Skills
33(5)
AutoCAD Skills -- ``The Rules''
34(1)
Tools and Entities
35(1)
Important AutoCAD Tools
36(2)
Summary
38(1)
Conceptual Underpinnings of Architectural Desktop
39(44)
Introduction
39(1)
Objectives
39(1)
Parametric Design
40(1)
The Display System
41(23)
The Display System's Relationship to Layers
43(1)
Overview and Key Display System Features
43(1)
The Display System Tool Set
43(1)
Putting It All Together
44(1)
Working with the Display System
45(1)
Install the CD Files and Load Sample File
45(1)
Loading a Display Configuration
46(2)
View Direction Dependent Configurations
48(3)
Fixed View Direction Display Configurations
51(1)
Use the Display Manager
51(1)
The Configuration Tab
52(2)
Understanding Sets
54(4)
Understanding Display Representations
58(2)
Edit the Properties of a Display Representation
60(1)
Add a Set
61(1)
Add a Configuration
62(2)
Object Styles
64(9)
Overview of Key Features
64(1)
Content Browser
65(1)
Styles in the Current Drawing
65(1)
Work with the Content Browser
66(2)
Access a Tool Catalog
68(1)
Add a Palette
69(1)
Apply Tool Properties to Drawing Objects
70(3)
Anchors
73(8)
Overview of Key Features
73(1)
Types of Anchors
73(1)
Layout Tools
74(1)
Explore Objects with Anchors
75(3)
Explore Layouts
78(3)
Content Library
81(1)
Summary
82(1)
Work Space Setup
83(22)
Introduction
83(1)
Objectives
84(1)
Creating a New Profile
84(7)
Create a New Profile
84(1)
Configure the New Profile
85(4)
Verify and Load Palettes and Toolbars
89(1)
Create a Custom ADT Desktop Shortcut
89(2)
Test the New Icon
91(1)
Drawing Setup
91(8)
Set the Base Unit of Measure to Inches
91(1)
Set the Drawing Scale Factor
92(1)
Set the Base Unit of Measure to Millimeters
93(1)
Set the Linear Unit Type
94(1)
Layer Standards
95(1)
Set the Layer Standard
96(2)
Final Word on Drawing Setup
98(1)
Template Files
99(5)
Start a Drawing Without a Template (Start from Scratch)
100(2)
Create a Drawing Using an ADT Template
102(2)
Final Word on Templates
104(1)
Summary
104(1)
SECTION II THE BUILDING MODEL
105(368)
Beginning a Floor Plan
107(50)
Introduction
107(1)
Objectives
107(1)
Adding Walls
107(9)
Install the CD Files and Begin Adding Walls
108(1)
Choosing Your Default Template
108(4)
Use Polyline Close
112(1)
Add a Curved Wall Segment
113(1)
Create an Existing Conditions Plan
113(1)
Use Ortho Close
114(1)
Offset Walls
115(1)
Modifying Walls
116(7)
Adjust Wall Parameters
116(1)
Lay Out the Remaining Walls
117(4)
Load Custom Tool Palette
121(1)
Apply Tool Properties to Walls
122(1)
Adding Doors and Windows
123(13)
Add Doors
123(5)
Change Door Swing with Direct Manipulation
128(1)
Change Door Size with Direct Manipulation
129(2)
Add the Remaining Doors
131(1)
Add Windows
132(1)
Add Openings
133(2)
Add Window Assembly
135(1)
Modifying Doors and Windows
136(5)
Use the Properties Palette
136(2)
Change Display Parameters
138(3)
Adding Plumbing Fixtures
141(2)
Add Plumbing Content from the Content Browser
141(1)
Add Individual Plumbing Fixtures
142(1)
Viewers
143(4)
Use the Object Viewer
144(2)
Adjust the Lavatory [Basin] Height
146(1)
Creating Wall Modifiers
147(6)
Configure OSNAP Settings
147(1)
Add a Wall Modifier
148(1)
Import Objects with the Clipboard
149(1)
Convert Polylines to Wall Modifiers
150(1)
Edit in Place for Wall Modifiers
151(2)
Finishing Touches
153(2)
Import Stairs
154(1)
Additional Exercises
155(1)
Summary
155(2)
Setting Up the Building Model
157(56)
Introduction
157(1)
Objectives
157(1)
Building a Digital Cartoon Set
158(1)
Part I -- Setting up A Commercial Project
159(44)
Setting Up a Project
159(1)
Install the CD Files and Create a New Project
159(1)
Understanding the Project Browser Window
160(4)
Establish the Project Framework
164(4)
Elements, Constructs, Views and Sheets
168(3)
Open an Existing Site Plan File and Create a Construct
171(2)
Build a Terrain Model from the Site Plan
173(1)
Begin the First Floor Construct
174(4)
Create the Upper Floors
178(2)
Create a Spanning Construct
180(2)
Build a Composite Model View
182(3)
Elevations and Sections
185(1)
Setting Up Elevations and Sections
185(5)
Create Floor Plan Views
190(1)
Create a Site Plan View
190(1)
Create the First Floor Plan View
191(1)
Create the Second, Third and Fourth Floor Plans
192(2)
Sheet Files and the Cartoon Set
194(1)
Create the Site Plan Sheet File
194(2)
Create the Remaining Floor Plan Sheet Files
196(1)
Add Title Marks to the Sheet
197(1)
Setting Up the Elevation Sheet File
198(1)
Setting Up the Section Sheet File
199(2)
Print the Cartoon Set
201(2)
Part 2 -- Setting up A Residential Project
203(8)
Set up the Project Structure
203(1)
Build the Constructs
204(4)
Set Up the Residential Project Views
208(2)
Set Up the Residential Project Sheets
210(1)
Congratulations!
211(1)
Additional Exercises
212(1)
Summary
212(1)
Column Grids and Structural Layout
213(30)
Introduction
213(1)
Objectives
213(1)
Structural Members
213(7)
Install the CD Files and Load the Current Project
214(1)
Create a New Element File in the Project
214(1)
Access the Structural Member Catalog
215(2)
Use the Structural Member Style Wizard
217(1)
Work with Structural Members
218(2)
Column Grids
220(10)
Add a Column Grid with Anchored Columns
220(1)
Move Column Grids and Columns
221(1)
Identify Anchors
222(1)
Move the Grid to the Correct Coordinates
223(2)
Modify Column Grids
225(1)
Manipulate Column Line Spacing
226(2)
Rotate an Anchored Column
228(1)
Why Rotate ``Y''?
228(1)
Remove Unnecessary Columns
228(1)
Convert Linework to a Column Grid
228(2)
Add Columns to the New Grid
230(1)
Column Grid Labels and Dimensions
230(6)
Set Drawing Scale
231(1)
Add Column Grid Labels
231(1)
Create Grid Line Extensions
232(1)
Add Labels and Extensions to the Second Grid
233(1)
Adjust the Bubbles with Grips
234(1)
Add AEC Dimensions
235(1)
Adding a Structural Division to the Project
236(2)
Add a Project Division
236(1)
Create Structural Grid Construct Files
237(1)
Update Project Views
237(1)
Creating a Foundation Plan
238(2)
Load the Residential Project
238(2)
Additional Exercises
240(1)
Summary
241(2)
Vertical Circulation
243(26)
Introduction
243(1)
Objectives
243(1)
Stairs and Railings
243(13)
Install the CD Files and Load the Current Project
244(1)
Add a Stair to the Residential Plan
244(2)
Work with Stair Styles
246(3)
Modify Stair Properties
249(1)
Modify Stair Display
249(2)
Create the ``Down'' Stair
251(1)
Project a Stair Edge
252(1)
Adjust Wall Roof Line
253(2)
Add a Railing
255(1)
Commercial Core Plan
256(7)
Load the Commercial Project
257(1)
Add a New Stair to the Commercial Plan Core
257(2)
Extend the Landing
259(1)
Edit the Stair Style
260(1)
Add Railings
261(2)
Ramps and Elevators
263(3)
Add a Ramp
263(2)
Add Elevators
265(1)
Toilet Rooms
266(1)
Add Toilet Layouts
266(1)
Additional Exercises
267(1)
Summary
268(1)
The Building Shell
269(50)
Introduction
269(1)
Objectives
269(1)
Creating the Masonry Shell
269(5)
Install the CD Files and Load the Current Project
269(1)
Copy Walls Between Files
270(1)
Add a Tool to a Tool Palette
271(1)
Create a Masonry Shell Element File
272(2)
Adding and Modifying Curtain Walls
274(6)
Add a Curtain Wall
274(2)
Trim the Curtain Wall
276(1)
Define the Front Entry Component
276(2)
Add the Front Entry
278(2)
Curtain Wall Styles
280(10)
Understanding Curtain Wall Terminology
280(2)
Putting It All Together
282(1)
Exploring the Hierarchy
282(1)
Convert the Walls to Curtain Walls
282(1)
Explore the Interface
283(2)
Explore the Element Definitions
285(1)
Explore the Grid Structure
286(2)
Out of the Box Curtain Wall Styles
288(2)
Building a Custom Curtain Wall Style
290(22)
Process for Designing a Curtain Wall Style
290(4)
Curtain Wall Units and Door/Window Assemblies
294(1)
Creating the MasterADT Curtain Wall Style
294(1)
Create a New Curtain Wall Style
294(1)
Create Divisions
295(2)
Create Infills, Frames, and Mullions
297(1)
Build the Grid Structure
297(4)
Assign Materials
301(2)
Check Dimensions
303(3)
Refining the MasterADT Curtain Wall Design
306(1)
Address the End Bays
307(1)
Create a Style Without the End Bays Cell Assignment
308(1)
Override Corner Conditions
309(2)
Apply a Miter to the Corners
311(1)
Direct Manipulation of Curtain Wall Components
312(6)
Convert Linework to a Door/Window Assembly
312(1)
Add the Door/Window Assembly to the 01 Partitions Construct
313(1)
Customize a Mullion Profile
314(2)
Edit Grid Divisions In-Place
316(2)
Additional Exercises
318(1)
Summary
318(1)
Mastering Wall Cleanup
319(26)
Introduction
319(1)
Objectives
319(1)
What Is Wall Cleanup?
319(2)
Part I -- Automatic Wall Cleanup
321(13)
Install the CD Files and Open a Sample File
321(1)
Rule 1 -- Use Wall Graph Display
322(1)
Toggle the Wall Graph Display
322(1)
Rule 2 -- Start with a Cleanup Radius of 0 (zero)
323(1)
Set the Drawing Default Cleanup Radius
323(1)
Rule 3 -- Practice Good, Clean Drafting
324(1)
Avoid ``Doubles''
324(1)
Use Extend and Trim
324(1)
Ethical Concern: The Paralegal as Agent and Subagent
324(2)
`L' and `T' Cleanups
326(1)
Developing Paralegal Skills: A Case of Respondeat Superior
326(1)
Paralegal Profile: Paralegal Entrepreneur
327(1)
Explore Autosnap
327(2)
Rule 4 -- Tweak the Cleanup Radius
329(1)
Explore Common Cleanup Radius Situations
330(1)
Ethical Concern: The Paralegal as an Apparent Partner
330(3)
Other Automatic Cleanup Tips
333(1)
Part 2 -- Manual Wall Cleanup (Using Wall Merge)
334(4)
Try to Trigger Automatic Cleanup
334(1)
Developing Paralegal Skills: Reserving a Corporate Name
335(2)
Apply a Wall Merge
337(1)
Part 3 -- Wall Component Priorities
338(5)
Technology and Today's Paralegal: Online Incorporation
338(1)
Explore Wall Component Priorities
339(1)
Change Component Priorities
340(1)
Featured Guest: Lloyd G. Pearcy, The Paralegal and Projects Involving Business Organizations
340(1)
Understanding Wall Component Priorities
341(2)
Additional Exercises
343(1)
Summary
343(2)
Progressive Refinement -- Part I
345(48)
Introduction
345(1)
Objectives
345(1)
Wall Styles
345(34)
Ethical Concern: The Unauthorized Practice of Law
345(1)
Install the CD Files and Load the Current Project
346(1)
Wall Style Basics
346(1)
Import Styles from a Content File
347(1)
Today's Professional Paralegal: Developing a Policy on Sexual Harassment
348(2)
Swap Styles
350(4)
Building and Editing Wall Styles
354(1)
Explore the Wall Style Properties
354(3)
Change the Air Gap Width
357(2)
Guidelines to Successful Component Composition
359(1)
Endcaps
360(1)
Assign a Different Endcap
361(1)
Edit an Endcap in Place
362(1)
Featured Guest: Judy A. Long, Paralegal Positions in Government
362(1)
Correct Endcaps at Stud Wall Openings
363(1)
Ethical Concern: Putting the Client's Interests First
364(1)
Endcaps with Invisible Segments
365(1)
Paralegal Profile: Immigration Paralegal
365(1)
If you don't like to type in commands
366(1)
Customize a Wall Style
366(1)
Developing Paralegal Skills: Preparing for an Administrative Hearing
366(1)
Create a Custom Endcap
367(1)
Ethical Concern: Decorum before Agency Hearings
367(2)
Create an Opening Endcap Style
369(1)
Developing Paralegal Skills: Approval to Practice before the IRS
369(1)
Add a Brick Sill
370(1)
Ethical Concern: Confidentiality and Administrative Practice
370(1)
Wall Style Display Properties
371(1)
Explore Display Representations
371(2)
Edit Display Properties
373(1)
Technology and Today's Paralegal: Consumer Protection against Internet Fraud
373(3)
Explore Object-Level Display Override
376(1)
Developing Paralegal Skills: Discharged for Garnishment
376(1)
View Opening Endcaps in 3D
377(2)
Demolition
379(5)
Demolish Existing Items
379(1)
Demolition Wall Style
380(1)
Review the Demo Wall Tool Properties
380(1)
Test the Demolition Wall Tool
381(1)
Developing Paralegal Skills: Monitoring the Federal Register
382(1)
Add the New Demolition Wall
382(1)
Today's Professional Paralegal: Working for an Administrative Agency
383(1)
Complete the Second Floor Plan Refinements
384(8)
Create Custom Tools
384(3)
Apply Tool Properties to Another File
387(1)
Override an Endcap
387(1)
Building a Custom Wall Style from Scratch
388(1)
Create a New Style
388(1)
Use the Wall Style Components Browser
388(3)
Apply the new Style to the Model
391(1)
Additional Exercises
392(1)
Summary
392(1)
Progressive Refinement -- Part 2
393(38)
Introduction
393(1)
Objectives
393(1)
Window Styles
393(9)
Install the CD Files And Load the Current Project
394(1)
Create a New Window Style
394(1)
Edit the New Style
395(3)
Add Sill Extensions
398(1)
Complete the Custom Window Style
399(2)
Swap Window Styles
401(1)
Edit Wall Display Properties at Windows
402(1)
Manipulating Window Anchors
402(3)
Change the Orientation of All Windows
403(1)
Adjust the Window Position
404(1)
Manipulating Door and Window Display
405(9)
Work with Door Display Properties
406(3)
Adding Custom Display Blocks in Plan
409(1)
View a Door with Custom Blocks
409(1)
Add a Custom Display Block
410(4)
Creating Custom-Shaped Windows and Doors
414(5)
Load the Residential Project
415(1)
Modify the Window Shape
415(2)
Create a Custom-Shaped Door
417(2)
Using the Styles in Other Drawings
419(2)
Create the Tools
419(1)
Apply Custom Styles to Residential Plan
420(1)
Adding Window Muntins
421(3)
Access Window Muntin Display Props
421(2)
Re-Import Styles
423(1)
Create a Custom Multi-View Block
424(5)
Additional Exercises
429(1)
Summary
429(2)
Horizontal Surfaces
431(42)
Objectives
431(1)
Creating Roofs
431(22)
Install the CD Files And Load the Current Project
432(1)
Working with the One-Piece Roof
432(1)
Create a New Construct
432(1)
Add Roof
433(3)
Convert to Roof
436(3)
Modify Roof Edges
439(1)
Working with Roof Slabs
440(1)
Convert to Roof Slabs
440(1)
Trim the Roof Slab
441(3)
Miter the Roof Slabs
444(1)
Import Roof Slab Styles
445(1)
Apply Roof Slab Styles
446(2)
Apply Edge Conditions
448(2)
Add Holes and Finishing Touches
450(1)
Project the Walls to the Roof
450(2)
Updating the Residential Project Model
452(1)
Update the Composite Model View
452(1)
Creating Slabs
453(12)
Load the Commercial Project
453(1)
Convert to Slabs
454(2)
Upper Floors
456(1)
Building the Roof Plan File
456(1)
Import Slab Styles
457(1)
Convert Polylines to Slabs
457(1)
Convert Walls to Slabs
458(2)
Create a Parapet Wall
460(2)
Add a Wall Sweep Profile
462(1)
Updating the Commercial Project Model
463(1)
Update the Complete Building Section Model View
464(1)
Creating Floors and Ceilings
465(6)
Generating Spaces from Existing Walls
466(1)
Load the Residential Project
466(1)
Generate Spaces
466(3)
Add Space Tags
469(1)
Design changes and Generating Spaces
470(1)
Modify Spaces with Generate Spaces
470(1)
Additional Exercises
471(1)
Summary
472(1)
SECTION III CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
473(152)
Creating Reflected Ceiling Plans
475(36)
Introduction
475(1)
Objectives
475(1)
Loading the Reflected Display Configuration
475(6)
Install the CD Files And Load the Current Project
476(1)
Change the Display Configuration
476(1)
Add Room Labels
477(3)
Configure Column Bubbles to Display in RCP
480(1)
Working with Ceiling Grid Objects
481(12)
Add a Ceiling Grid
481(2)
Clip the Grid to the Room Shape
483(1)
Add Ceiling Grid with Grid Clipping
484(2)
Edit the Hatch Pattern of Spaces
486(2)
Clip a Ceiling Grid to a Polyline
488(1)
Add a Clipping Hole
489(1)
Manually Center a Ceiling Grid in a Space
489(1)
Fine-Tune the Grid Position
490(1)
Center the ``Old-Fashioned'' Way
490(1)
Grip Edit a Boundary
491(1)
Change Grid Bay Sizes
492(1)
Developing Paralegal Skills: Locating Expert Witnesses
492(1)
Adding Anchored Light Fixtures
493(7)
Access Electrical Content
493(1)
Ethical Concern: Why Subpoena Friendly Witnesses?
493(1)
Technology and Today's Paralegal: Courtroom Technology
494(1)
Drag and Drop Content
495(1)
Copy Light Fixtures
496(1)
Featured Guest: Karen Sanders-West, The Trial Notebook
496(1)
Rotate Anchored Light Fixtures
497(1)
Rotate a Grid
498(1)
Attaching Mask Blocks to AEC Objects
498(1)
Masking the Ceiling Grid
499(1)
Developing Paralegal Skills: Trial Support
499(1)
Other Ceiling Fixtures
500(8)
Add Surface Mounted Lights
500(1)
Ethical Concern: Should You Tell Your Supervising Attorney What You Know about a Prospective Juror?
500(1)
Copy Surface Mounted Lights
501(1)
Add Track Lighting
502(1)
Paralegal Profile: Litigation Paralegal
502(1)
Add a Layout Curve
503(2)
Insert an Incandescent Light Fixture
505(1)
Anchor Lights to the Layout Curve
506(2)
Restore the Floor Plan
508(1)
Ethical Concern: Communicating with Jurors
508(1)
Additional Exercises
508(1)
Summary
509(2)
Generating Annotation
511(24)
Introduction
511(1)
Objectives
511(1)
Dimensioning ADT Objects
511(17)
Live Dimensioning with AEC Dimensions
512(1)
Install the CD Files And Load the Current Project
513(1)
Work in a Project View File
513(1)
Developing Paralegal Skills: Locating Assets
513(1)
Add AEC Dimensions
514(1)
Today's Professional Paralegal: Drafting Voir Dire Questions Like a Pro
514(1)
Edit the AEC Dimension Style
515(3)
Edit Individual AEC Dimensions
518(1)
Override Text and Lines and other Fine-Tuning
519(3)
AEC Dimensions In-Place Edit
522(1)
Exploring Display Settings
523(1)
Work with AEC Dimension Display
523(2)
Configure the Low Detail Display Rep of the AEC Dimension Style
525(2)
Using AEC Content Dimensions
527(1)
Access AEC Content Dimensions (Layer-keyed AutoCAD Dimensions)
527(1)
Documentation Content
528(6)
Verify the Drawing Scale
528(1)
Add Text and Leaders
529(1)
Add Detail Marks
530(1)
Add Window Tags
531(1)
Elevation Labels
532(2)
Additional Exercises
534(1)
Summary
534(1)
Generating Schedules
535(46)
Introduction
535(1)
Objectives
535(1)
Overview and Key Features
535(1)
The Schedule Table Tool Set
536(1)
Putting It All Together
537(1)
Getting Ready to Use Schedule Tables
537(1)
Adding Schedule Components
538(3)
Install the CD Files And Load the Current Project
538(1)
Add a Schedule Table
539(2)
Attaching Property Set Data to Objects
541(8)
Attach Property Set Data Manually
541(2)
Add Schedule Tags
543(1)
Add a Tag to Objects with Existing Schedule Data
544(1)
Avoid Adding Tags Manually
545(1)
Add the Rest of the Space Tags
546(1)
Fine-Tune the Schedule's Selection
547(1)
Add and Delete Schedule Items
548(1)
Editing Property Set Data
549(5)
Identifying Automatic and Manual Properties
549(1)
Edit Object-Based Manual Properties
550(1)
Edit a Table Cell
551(1)
Edit Automatic Properties
552(1)
Style-Based Property Sets
553(1)
Edit Style-Based Property Data
553(1)
Property Set Definitions
554(3)
Explore a Property Set Definition
554(3)
Schedule Table Styles
557(11)
Schedule Table Style Graphic Formatting
557(1)
Examine Schedule Table Text Formatting
558(1)
Explore the Schedule Table Style Default Format
558(1)
Override Formatting
559(1)
Configure Borders, Colors, and Lineweights
560(1)
Schedule Table Style Data Content
561(1)
Determine Which Object Types Appear in the Schedule Table
562(1)
Determine Which Properties Will Appear in the Schedule Table
562(1)
Override Cell Formatting
563(1)
Move, Delete, and Add Columns
564(1)
Work with a Matrix Column
565(2)
Add a Column Header
567(1)
Sort a Schedule Table
567(1)
Special Column Types and Features
568(1)
Building a Project-Based Door Schedule (Advanced)
568(8)
Scheduling in Constructs, Views, and Sheets
569(1)
Schedule a Remote File
570(1)
Manipulate Schedule Table Size and Scale
571(1)
Add Tags to XREFed Doors
572(1)
Adjust the Location Grip
573(1)
Edit XREF Property Set Data
574(1)
Tag the Third Floor
575(1)
Open the Schedule Sheet and View the Results
575(1)
Project Data in Title Blocks
576(2)
Create a Project-Based Title Block
576(2)
Additional Schedule Tools
578(1)
Renumber Data
578(1)
Export Schedule Data
578(1)
Out of Date Marker
579(1)
Additional Exercises
579(1)
Summary
580(1)
Generating Sections and Elevations
581(44)
Introduction
581(1)
Objectives
581(1)
Working with 2D Section/Elevation Objects
581(15)
Adding the Section/Elevation Line
582(2)
Install the CD Files and Load the Current Project
584(1)
Add an Elevation Line
584(1)
Make the Section/Elevation Line Easier to Read
585(1)
Generating a 2D Section/Elevation Object
586(1)
Generate an Elevation
586(2)
Position the Elevation for the Sheet
588(1)
Updating and Modifying Section/Elevations
589(1)
Modify the Model
589(1)
Refresh the Elevation
590(1)
Modify the Bow Window
591(2)
Add a Roof Window
593(1)
Apply a Material Boundary
594(2)
2D Section/Elevation Styles
596(12)
Explore the 2D Section/Elevation Style
597(2)
Create a 2D Section/Elevation Style
599(1)
Assign the New Style to the Sections
600(1)
Adjust the Bldg Section Line position
601(1)
Fine-Tune the Model
602(2)
Freeze Demolition
604(1)
Subdivisions
604(1)
Regenerate the Remaining Elevations
604(1)
Add Subdivisions
604(3)
2D Section/Elevation Styles Design Rules
607(1)
Add a Door Swing Design Rule
607(1)
Editing Materials
608(7)
Edit the Air Gap Material Definition
609(1)
Edit the Glazing Material
610(1)
Export Changes to the Second Floor
611(2)
Update the Sections
613(1)
Create a New Material Definition
613(2)
Editing and Merging Linework
615(6)
Erase 2D Section/Elevation Linework
615(2)
Modify 2D Section/Elevation Linework
617(1)
Create a New Custom Component
618(1)
Merge Linework
618(2)
Update 2D Section/Elevation Objects with User Edits
620(1)
Creating Interior Elevations
621(1)
Open a Composite Model
621(1)
Live Sections
622(1)
Sheet Files
623(1)
Additional Exercises
623(1)
Summary
624(1)
SECTION IV GENERATING OUTPUT
625(46)
Plotting
627(14)
Introduction
627(1)
Objectives
627(1)
Sheet Files
628(1)
Install the CD Files and Load the Current Project
628(1)
Layouts
629(1)
Working Layouts
629(1)
Page Setup
629(4)
Explore Page Setup
629(4)
Viewports
633(1)
Plot Style Tables
633(3)
Edit a Plot Style Table
633(2)
AIA Standard Plot Style Table (ADT 2004 Default)
635(1)
Plotting
636(3)
Create a DWF
637(1)
View the DWF
637(2)
Publish
639(1)
Build a Plot List
639(1)
Publish to Web
639(1)
Additional Exercises
640(1)
Summary
640(1)
Working with Autodesk VIZ Render
641(30)
Introduction
641(1)
Objectives
641(1)
Understanding VIZ Render
641(1)
VIZ Render and Autodesk VIZ
642(1)
File Linking
642(5)
Install the CD Files and Load the Current Project
643(1)
Link to Autodesk VIZ Render
643(1)
The VIZ Render User Interface (UI)
644(1)
Reload Linked Files
645(2)
Materials
647(7)
Assign Materials
647(2)
Create a New Material
649(2)
Assign the New Material
651(1)
Copy a Tool to the Content Browser
652(2)
Viewport Navigation and Cameras
654(5)
Use Arc Rotate
654(1)
Add a Camera
655(2)
UVW Mapping
657(1)
Add a UVW Map Modifier
657(2)
Daylight
659(7)
Add a Daylight System
659(1)
Adjust the Daylight System
660(1)
Create a Quick Rendering
660(1)
Add a Background Image
661(1)
Radiosity Tips
662(1)
Add Radiosity
663(1)
Perform a ``Sun Study''
663(3)
Final Word
666(1)
Additional Exercises
666(1)
Summary
667(4)
Index 671
Appendix A Additional Exercises
Appendix B Wall Cleanup Checklist
Appendix C Online Resources
Appendix D Sharing Files with Consultants
Wall Cleanup Solutions

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