Architectural Desktop 3.0/3.3

by Madsen, David A.; Palma, Ron

• ISBN13: 9780130934987
• ISBN10: 0130934984
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

Architectural Desktop 3.0/3.3: Basics Through Advanced demonstrates this powerful tool in a clear and concise manner, focusing on the highest professional standards. This text is designed to introduce users to the AEC objects and commands used in Architectural Desktop to complete a set of construction documents. The chapters are arranged in an easy-to-understand format, and begin with basic topics working toward advanced subjects. The advanced topics in each chapter are highlighted, allowing instructors and students to focus on the level of material that is most appropriate. Each chapter contains frequent practice exercises, allowing users to perform what they have just learned. These are some of the outstanding features of the book: bull; Learning Objectives: Provided at the beginning of each chapter, these objectives help students identify the main points of the chapter. Field Notes: These provide a variety of professional shortcuts, advanced applications, and additional instruction. Screen displays and illustrations: Placed with the discussion of every topic, these figures clearly demonstrate the commands and content. Learning Checkpoints: This unique feature provides questions after each related content area. This allows users to build confidence by checking their progress. Chapter Tests and Drawing Problems: Each chapter has these features to assist students in reviewing and mastering the material.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Architectural Desktop	1	(36)
Architectural Desktop Overview	3	(1)
Before You Begin	4	(3)
Starting Architectural Desktop	7	(6)
The Architectural Desktop Window	13	(14)
Starting, Opening, and Saving Drawings	27	(7)
Finding Help	34	(3)
Basic Drafting Techniques	37	(44)
An Introduction to Model Space and Layout Space	37	(2)
Setting Up the Drawing	39	(11)
Drawing Basics	50	(14)
Drawing Accurately	64	(12)
Printing Basics	76	(5)
Drawing Walls, Doors, and Windows	81	(48)
The Wall Object	81	(29)
Creating Door Objects	110	(6)
Creating Window Objects	116	(5)
Creating an Opening Object	121	(3)
Creating Window Assembly Objects	124	(5)
Drawing Display Commands	129	(36)
Using the Zoom Commands	129	(5)
Using the Pan Command	134	(1)
Using 3D Orbit to Change Your View	134	(6)
Using Transparent Display Commands	140	(1)
Shading the 3D Model	141	(2)
Regenerating the Display	143	(1)
Using Views in the Drawing	143	(5)
Using Model Space Viewports	148	(4)
Using the Object Viewer	152	(2)
Creating Perspectives and Movie Files	154	(11)
The Architectural Desktop Display System	165	(24)
Display Representations	165	(8)
Display Sets	173	(3)
Using Display Configurations	176	(3)
Using Custom Display Settings in Other Drawings	179	(1)
Applying the Display System	180	(2)
Controlling AEC Object Display by Object	182	(7)
Layer Management	189	(40)
Introduction to Layer Manager	191	(6)
Using and Creating Layer Standards	197	(11)
Creating New Layers	208	(2)
Creating Layer Filter Groups	210	(5)
Adding User Groups	215	(1)
Using Snapshots	216	(2)
Creating and Using Layer Keys	218	(4)
Using Layer Key Overrides	222	(2)
Using Layer Standards in Other Drawings	224	(5)
Architectural Symbols and Structural Elements	229	(56)
Using the AutoCAD DesignCenter	229	(16)
Creating Standard AutoCAD Blocks	245	(7)
Creating Multi-View Blocks	252	(6)
Creating Mask Blocks	258	(4)
Adding Custom Symbols to the DesignCenter	262	(4)
Creating AEC Profiles	266	(3)
Creating Structural Members	269	(16)
Dimensioning Drawings	285	(42)
Dimension Styles	285	(18)
Using the Dimensioning Commands	303	(16)
Drawing Architectural Desktop Dimensions	319	(3)
Creating AEC Dimensions	322	(5)
Editing and Modifying Walls	327	(40)
Using Wall Entity Display	327	(6)
Creating Wall Interferences	333	(5)
Using Wall Modifiers	338	(7)
Creating Wall Sweeps	345	(3)
Adjusting the Floor and Roof Line of a Wall	348	(4)
Adding an Object to a Wall	352	(3)
Using Wall Properties	355	(9)
Additional Wall Modifying Commands	364	(3)
Editing and Modifying Wall Openings	367	(38)
Controlling Door Object Display	367	(16)
Controlling Windows Objects	383	(10)
Controlling Opening Objects	393	(5)
Using Window Assembly Tools	398	(7)
Creating Stairs and Railings	405	(42)
Creating Stair Objects	405	(9)
Modifying Stair Objects	414	(1)
Adjusting the Edge of Stairs	415	(3)
Changing the Stair Display	418	(4)
Using Stair Properties	422	(2)
Creating Stair Styles	424	(7)
Creating Railings	431	(2)
Modifying Railings	433	(1)
Controlling Railing Display	434	(1)
Using Railing Properties	435	(4)
Creating and Modifying Railing Styles	439	(8)
Creating Curtain Walls	447	(50)
Creating Curtain Walls	447	(3)
Modifying Curtain Walls	450	(10)
Controlling Curtain Wall Display	460	(2)
Creating Curtain Wall Units	462	(3)
Curtain Wall Unit Styles	465	(16)
Creating Window Assembly Styles	481	(9)
Creating Curtain Wall Styles	490	(7)
Creating Styles	497	(36)
Working with Style Manager	497	(10)
Using and Creating Wall Styles	507	(12)
Creating Wall Endcaps	519	(5)
Using Door Styles	524	(4)
Using Window Styles	528	(5)
Using Slab Objects	533	(30)
Adding Slabs to a Drawing	533	(3)
Modifying Slabs	536	(1)
Converting Polylines and Walls to Slabs	537	(3)
Modifying the Edges of Slabs	540	(2)
Using Slab Properties	542	(1)
Slab and Slab Edge Styles	543	(6)
Using Slab Tools	549	(14)
Working with Reference Files	563	(34)
Using Reference Drawings	565	(9)
Using the Xref Manager Dialog Box	574	(8)
Clipping an External Reference	582	(3)
Editing Reference Drawings	585	(3)
Setting Up Xref Configurations	588	(4)
Working with Other People	592	(3)
Understanding Demand Load	595	(2)
Creating Roofs	597	(46)
Creating a Roof	597	(7)
Drawing a Double-Sloped Roof	604	(5)
Modifying Roofs	609	(7)
Creating Roof Slabs	616	(5)
Converting a Roof into Roof Slabs	621	(2)
Modifying Roof Slabs	623	(1)
Modifying the Roof Slab Edges	624	(2)
Using Roof Slab Properties	626	(1)
Roof Slab and Roof Slab Edge Styles	626	(6)
Using Roof Slab Tools	632	(11)
Creating Elevations	643	(36)
Creating Elevations	643	(24)
Using the Hidden Line Projection Command	667	(2)
Using AEC Polygons	669	(10)
Creating Sections	679	(30)
Creating Sections	679	(19)
Using Section Line Blocks and Detail Marks	698	(4)
Creating Live Sections	702	(4)
Using the Quick Slice Command	706	(3)
Using Schedules	709	(28)
Adding Schedule Tags to a Drawing	709	(9)
Understanding Property Set Definitions	718	(6)
Creating a Schedule	724	(7)
Editing Schedule Information	731	(6)
Creating Custom Schedule Information	737	(48)
Custom Property Set Definitions	737	(12)
Creating Custom Schedules	749	(13)
Creating Custom Schedule Tags	762	(23)
Layouts and Plotting	785	(50)
Model Space and Layout Space	785	(5)
Basic Layout Setup	790	(7)
Working with Viewports	797	(8)
Controlling the Viewport Display	805	(12)
Getting Ready to Plot	817	(18)
Conceptual Design	835	(36)
Building a Mass Model	835	(12)
Referencing an Object	847	(3)
Grouping the Mass Objects	850	(6)
Using the Model Explorer	856	(8)
Creating Floor Plates	864	(7)
Spaces and Space Boundaries	871	(40)
Working with Spaces	871	(15)
Using Ceiling Grids	886	(5)
Using Column Grids	891	(7)
Working with Space Boundaries	898	(13)
Working with Areas	911	(54)
Adding Areas	912	(10)
Modifying Areas	922	(6)
Area Group Basics	928	(3)
Area Calculations	931	(3)
Using Area Properties	934	(2)
Area Decomposition	936	(2)
Area Groups Advanced	938	(11)
Area Group Templates	949	(7)
Area Evaluations	956	(9)
Appendix Architectural Desktop Toolbars	965	(6)
Index	971

Excerpts

Architectural Desktop 3.0/3.3: Basics Through Advancedis a text and workbook that provides complete coverage of Architectural Desktop. This text is designed to introduce you to the AEC objects and commands used in Architectural Desktop to complete a set of construction documents. The chapters are arranged in an easy-to-understand format, beginning with basic topics and working toward advanced subjects. This text makes the assumption that you have a basic understanding of AutoCAD, although the most important AutoCAD commands relevant to Architectural Desktop are discussed for beginning AutoCAD users and as a review for trained AutoCAD users. This text provides a detailed explanation of the Architectural Desktop tools that aid in producing professional and accurate drawings. This text is intended for anyone who wants to learn how to use Architectural Desktop effectively to create real-world construction documents and drawings and can be used in secondary, postsecondary, and technical schools. This text provides the beginning student and the drafting or architectural professional with a complete understanding of every Architectural Desktop command using professional drafting methods and techniques. All software commands are presented in a manner that shows each prompt with examples of the exact input to be used. This text also contains the following variety of valuable features that help make learning Architectural Desktop easy: It is easy to read, use, and understand. Learning Goals are provided at the beginning of each chapter to identify what you will learn as a result of completing the chapter. Commands are presented in a manner that shows every prompt with the exact input you should use. Field Notes explain special applications, tricks, and professional tips for using Architectural Desktop. Exercises are provided throughout for you to practice as you learn Architectural Desktop. Residential and light commercial projects, included on the enclosed CD-ROM, allow you to learn how to use Architectural Desktop in your drafting, engineering, or architectural field. Chapter tests, included on the enclosed CD-ROM, provide you with the opportunity to comprehensively review each chapter by answering questions related to the chapter content. The Instructor's Resource Manual contains chapter test answers, exercise solutions, and project solutions.