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Architect 3D 21 MAC Userguide
Architect 3D 21 MAC User Guide
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Architect 3D 21 MAC Userguide
Architect 3D 21 MAC User Guide
Nuts & Bolts
Nuts & Bolts
Welcome
Welcome
System Requirements
Important System Settings
Installing Architect 3D
About This Guide
Training Center
Technical Support
Resetting Warning Messages
Speed Tips
Controlling Window Orientation
Designing in Full Screen
Setting the Units of Measurement
Setting the Scale
Check for Software Updates
About Architect 3D Product Providers
About Architect 3D
A Quick Tour
A Quick Tour
Menu Bar
Plan Tabs
Design Window
Left Sidebar
Right Sidebar
View Buttons
Floors Pop-Up
Elevation Bar
Status Bar
Green Building Tips
Before You Draw
Before You Draw
Starting a New File
Opening a File
Accessing the Sample Plans
Closing a File
Saving a File
Importing Files
Exporting Files
Printing Floor Plans
Printing a 3D View Rendering
Working with Floors
Viewing in 2D & 3D
Viewing in 2D & 3D
Viewing the 2D Plan
Customizing Visible Plans
Control Topography Line Visibility
Zooming In and Out in 2D
Panning Across the 2D Drawing
Fitting Your Design to Your Current Window Size
Configuring the Toolbar Display
Working with 3D Views
Using 3D Cutaway
Setting the Viewpoint Angle
Selecting Features in 3D
Drawing in 2D
Drawing in 2D
2D Drawing Methods
2D Editing Methods
Using the Grid
AutoSnap and Alignment Options
Text Font
Dimensioning
Dimension and Font Default Settings
Design Colors
Adding 3D Features
Adding 3D Features
Organizing Library Content
3D Objects Libraries
Editing 3D Objects
2D Symbols Library
Plants Libraries
Plant Properties
Plant Inventory
Viewing Hardiness Zones
Finding Plants
Growing the Landscape
Applying Trims
Applying Paint Colors
Identifying Colors and Materials from 3D View
Applying Building Materials
Using the SmartWand
Building Rooms Using Templates
AutoClick Placement
From the Ground Up
From the Ground Up
QuickStart
QuickStart
Launching QuickStart
Show Welcome Window at Startup
Floor Settings
Adding Rooms
Customizing Rooms
Viewing a QuickStart Design in 3D
Foundation Plan Tab
Foundation Plan Tab
Adding Stiffener Beams
Stiffener Beam Properties
Adding Foundation Piers
Foundation Piers Properties
Adding Post Tension Strands
Drawing the Foundation Slope
Setting Foundation Width
Floor Plan Tab
Floor Plan Tab
Drawing Walls
Wall Properties
Changing Segment Length
Automatic Flooring
Automatic Ceiling
Placing a Room Addition
Breaking a Wall
Adding Doors and Openings
Door Properties
Adding Windows
Window Properties
Placing a Staircase
Staircase Properties
Adding Railings
Railing Properties
Adding and Removing Flooring
Floor Properties
Adding Accessories
Wall Accessory Properties
Adding Cabinets
Cabinet Properties
Adding Columns
Column Properties
Editing Floor Properties
Adding and Deleting Floors
Electrical Plan Tab
Electrical Plan Tab
Placing Receptacles
Switch Connectors
Adding Lighting
Light Properties
Adding a Ceiling Fan
Placing Phone and Cable Outlets
Adding Smoke Detectors
Adding Thermostats
Adding Home Theater Components
Adding Home Security Components
Adding a Home Automation Touch-Panel
Plumbing Plan Tab
Plumbing Plan Tab
Placing an Outdoor Hose Bib or Gas Bib
Adding Floor Drains
Placing Toilets
Toilet Properties
Placing Sinks
Sink Properties
Placing Bath Tubs
Bath Tub Properties
Placing a Shower
Shower Properties
Placing the Hot Water Heater
Roofing Plan Tab
Roofing Plan Tab
Generating a Roof Automatically
Auto-Roof Properties
Drawing a Roof Shape
Using the Freehand Roof Tools
Adding a Dormer
Creating a Dormer Cutout
Roof Properties
Adding a Skylight
Skylight Properties
Drawing a Gambrel Roof
Drawing a Saltbox Roof
HVAC Plan Tab
HVAC Plan Tab
Placing Air Ducts
Air Duct Properties
Placing Vents and Registers
Adding Heating, Air Conditioning Units, and Pumps
Placing Baseboard Heaters
Heater and Radiator Properties
Deck Plan Tab
Deck Plan Tab
Adding a Deck
Deck Properties
Editing Deck Step Options
Adding Custom Deck Railings
Deck Railing Properties
Placing a Custom Staircase
Deck Staircase Properties
Creating a Deck Cutout
Landscape Plan Tab
Landscape Plan Tab
Defining the Property Line
Adding a Fill Region
Drawing a Patio
Patio Properties
Adding Outdoor Cabinets
Outdoor Cabinet Properties
Drawing Sidewalks, Pathways, and Driveways
Pathway/Driveway Properties
Edging an Area
Edging Properties
Drawing Fences and Gates
Fence and Gate Properties
Drawing Retaining Walls
Retaining Wall Properties
Designing a Sprinkler System
Drawing Topography Objects
Topography Element Properties
Adding Slopes
Slope Lot Properties
Excavating Topography
Detail Plan Tab
Detail Plan Tab
Drawing Rectangles and Squares
Drawing Circles and Ovals
Drawing Lines
Drawing Polygons
Drawing Arcs
Drawing Circular Arcs
Drawing Multigons
Drawing Curves
Changing Curve Tension
Using Rules and Fills
Controlling Layers of Detail Shapes
Converting Details to Intelligent Features
Editing Detail Shapes
Filling a Shape with Plants
Callout
Note-Markers
Marker-Line
Framing Plan Tab
Framing Plan Tab
Adding Structural Components
Framing Beam
Framing Beam Properties
Floor Joist
Joist Properties
Framing Support Column
Support Column Properties
Customizing Wall Framing Properties
Customizing Roof Framing Properties
Customizing Staircase Framing Properties
Customizing Deck Framing Properties
Customizing Foundation Framing Material
Drawing and Design Settings
Drawing and Design Settings
Edit Your Design
Edit Your Design
Undo
Cut, Copy, and Paste
Nudging a Selection
Moving a Selection
Rotating a Selection
Flip and Mirror
Elevating Objects
Copy To Floor
Move To Plan
Move Entire Plan
Rotate Entire Plan
Flip Entire Plan
Control Your Design
Control Your Design
Setting the Working Elevation
Setting the Scale
Setting the Unit of Measurement
True North Angle
Work on Floor
Work on Plan
Defining Lot Properties
Calculate Area
Floor Plan Image Trace
Control 3D Options
Control 3D Options
Moving Around in 3D
Accessing the 3D Rendering Styles
Adjusting 3D Rendering Quality
Adding Lighting and Shadows
Using the Decorator Palette
Identifying Colors and Materials from the Decorator Palette
Managing Decorator Palette Groups
Managing Decorator Palettes
Saving Custom 3D Views
Organizing Saved 3D Views
Customizing the Sun Position
Preparing to Construct a RealModel
Defining Scale
Printing RealModel Templates
Printing Template Materials and Colors
Constructing Wall Templates
Constructing Roof Templates
Attaching Template Materials and Colors to Your Model
Accessing the Photo-Realistic Rendering Styles
Enhancement & Customization PowerTools
Enhancement & Customization PowerTools
PhotoView
PhotoView
Tips for Using PhotoView
Importing PhotoView Images
PhotoView Properties
Landscaping Using PhotoView Images
Right in Your Own Backyard
Estimator
Estimator
Launching Estimator
Customizing Bill of Materials Defaults
Completing the Various Schedules
Customizing the Spreadsheet
Selecting a Plan Tab
Exporting a Pricelist
Printing a Pricelist
Architect 3D 21 Mac User Guide
