Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004

by Aubin, Paul F.

• ISBN13: 9781401848859
• ISBN10: 1401848850
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-12
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

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