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CONTENTS AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE 2009 TUTORIAL Workflow and User Interface Chapter 1 New Features and Introduction New Features in AutoCAD Architecture 2009 User Interface Drawing Management Enhancements Wall Enhancements Space Enhancements Match Properties for AEC Objects Improved Annotation Scaling New Annotation Tools Multiline Tags Multiline Leaders Material Tool Performance Improvements Data Exchange 64-bit Support AutoCAD Highlights A Quick Start for Transitioning from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Architecture Starting AutoCAD Architecture Default Content Paths for Microsoft Windows Vista Finding Help Autodesk Training Programs and Products Autodesk Authorized Training Centers Autodesk Official Training Courseware Autodesk Certification e-Learning Contacting Autodesk Sales Information Technical Support Feedback iii Chapter 2 The Workspace The Workspace Concept Changing Workspaces Workspace Components The Menu Browser The Menu Bar The Quick Access Toolbar Toolbars Context Menus Tool Palettes Properties Palette Ribbon Drawing Window Status Bar Command Window Application Status Bar Project Navigator Palette Finding Information in AutoCAD Architecture Info Center Toolbar F1 Context Help Tooltips Working with Objects in the Workspace Adding Objects Modifying Objects Selecting Similar Objects View and Navigation Tools Quick View Tools ViewCube SteeringWheels ShowMotion Working with Tool Palettes Opening the Tool Palettes Set Controlling the Appearance of the Tool Palettes Set Specifying Different Tool Palettes for the Tool Palettes Set Creating a New Tool Palettes Set Creating a New Tool Palettes Group Creating a New Tool Palette Defining the Appearance of Tool Palettes Adding Text and Separator Lines to Tool Palettes Working with Tool Palettes from a Central Location Tools Creating an Object with a Tool Changing the Tool Properties Changing a Tool Icon Refreshing a Tool Icon Creating a Tool from an Object in the Drawing Copying a Tool from a Tool Palette Creating a Tool from the Style Manager Creating a Tool from AEC Content in DesignCenter Using Command Tools Working with Tools from a Central Location Applying the Properties of a Tool to an Existing Object Re-Importing Styles for a Tool Deleting a Tool The Properties Palette Opening the Properties Palette Setting the Appearance of the Properties Palette The Design Tab The Display Tab The Extended Data Tab iv | Contents Worksheets Direct Editing with Grips and Dynamic Dimensions Grip Tips Grip Color Using the CTRL Key with Grips Trigger Grips Dynamic Dimensions Grip Constraints Temporary Grip Coordinate Systems In-Place Editing In-Place Editing of Polyline-Based Components In-Place Editing of Profile-Based Objects and Components In-Place Editing of 3D Body Modifiers In-Place Editing of Material Hatches Aligning the UCS to an Object Face Matching Object Properties Isolating Objects Isolating Objects to Edit in a Section View Isolating Objects to Edit in an Elevation View Isolating Objects to Edit in a Plan View Isolating Objects to Display Isolating Objects to Hide Ending the Object Isolation in a Drawing Saving Isolated Objects Isolating Objects in External References Styles and Support Files Integration of AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD Chapter 3 Content Browser Understanding the Content Browser Exploring the Content Browser Viewing a Tool Catalog Using the Items in a Tool Catalog Managing Your Catalog Library Creating a New Tool Catalog Creating a Tool Catalog from Content Drawings Adding Tools from Content Drawings to a Tool Catalog Adding an Existing Tool Catalog to Your Catalog Library Creating a Catalog Install File Publishing Tool Catalogs Adding a Website to Your Catalog Library Editing Tool Catalog Properties Creating Catalog Types Sorting Catalogs in the Library View Filtering Catalogs in the Library View Removing a Tool Catalog or Website Link Opening a Different Catalog Library Renaming a Catalog Library Searching for Items in a Tool Catalog Performing a Search Adding Content to a Tool Catalog Defining Categories in a Tool Catalog Adding a Tool Palette to a Tool Catalog Adding a Tool Package to a Tool Catalog Adding Tools to a Tool Catalog Copying and Moving Tool Palettes and Tool Packages Copying and Moving Tools Customizing a Tool Deleting Tool Catalog Items Contents | v Using Tool Catalog Items in AutoCAD Architecture 2009 Linked and Unlinked Tool Catalog Items Using a Tool in the AutoCAD Architecture Workspace Copying a Tool Palette to the AutoCAD Architecture Workspace Copying a Tool Package to the AutoCAD Architecture Workspace Refreshing Linked Tools Refreshing Linked Tool Palettes Specifying Refresh Options for Linked Tool Palettes Working with Multiple Content Browser Windows Opening a Tool Catalog in a New Content Browser Window Opening Catalog Items in a New Content Browser Window Dragging Catalog Items Between Content Browser Windows Starting the Content Browser from a Windows Command Prompt Chapter 4 Creating and Saving Drawings About Templates Creating a Drawing from a Template Creating a Drawing Without a Template Opening Legacy Drawings Setting Up a Drawing Specifying the Drawing Units Specifying the Drawing Scale Specifying a Layer Standard and a Layer Key Style Specifying the Default Display Representations Specifying AEC Options Changing the AEC Editor Settings Changing the AEC Content Settings Specifying AEC Object Settings Specifying the Display Resolution of Objects with Facets Changing the AEC Project Defaults Sharing Drawings with AutoCAD Users Comparing Methods of Sharing Drawings Generating Proxy Graphics Exporting a Drawing to AutoCAD Exporting a Drawing to a DXF File Viewport Layer Mapping Chapter 5 Interoperability with Other Applications Importing and Exporting IFC Files How Drawing Files Are Exported to IFC How IFC Files Are Imported Importing LandXML Schema Version Supported Data Types File Validation Importing LandXML Data Selecting Layer Keys for LandXML Data Publishing Drawing Files to Autodesk MapGuide Prerequisites Published Data Types Generating a MWX File An Overview of the Published Data Structure An Overview of the Database Structure Publishing Data to Autodesk MapGuide Exporting Property Set Data to an MDB Publishing Drawings to DWF and DWFx Conditions and Limitations to Publishing Drawings to 3D DWF or DWFx Exporting Property Set Data to a DWF or DWFx File vi | Contents Publishing Property Set Data from External References Property Set Data Structure Publishing a 3D DWF or 3D DWFx File with Automatic Property Set Data Publishing a 3D DWF or 3D DWFx file with User-Defined Property Set Data Publishing a 2D or 3D DWF or DWFx file with Property Set Data Creating a New Published Property List (PPL) Chapter 6 Drawing Management Process Overview: Working in a Project Environment Concepts of Drawing Management The Project Structure Before You Begin: External References Before You Begin: Working in a Network Environment Project Support Files Specifying the Default Project Options Working with Design Teams Located Remotely Opening a Project From a Mapped Drive The Project Browser Opening the Project Browser Using the Project Browser Setting a Project Current Creating a New Project Working with Project Properties Moving a Project Renaming a Project Closing All Project Files Electronically Transmitting a Project Deleting a Project Closing the Project Browser Removing the Project Context Opening a Project from Windows Explorer The Project Navigator Opening the Project Navigator The Tabs of the Project Navigator Using the Project Navigator The Drawing Status Bar Displaying the Project Tool Palette Group Displaying the Project Content Browser Library Levels Creating a New Level Copying a Level with Assigned Constructs Changing the Properties of a Level Deleting a Level Changing Levels: Interactions with the Project Divisions Creating a New Division Changing a Division Deleting a Division Changing Divisions: Interactions with the Project Categories Creating a Category in the Drawing Explorer Creating a Category from Windows Explorer Specifying the Location of Top-Level Categories Changing the Subcategory of a Project File Deleting a Category Constructs When To Start with Constructs The Role of Constructs in the Building Project The Content of Constructs Contents | vii Creating a New Construct Copying Constructs to Levels Converting a Drawing to a Construct Opening and Closing a Construct Dragging Objects into a Construct Referencing Elements into Constructs Displaying External References of a Construct Changing the Properties of a Construct Electronically Transmitting a Construct Deleting a Construct Converting a Construct to an Element Changing Constructs: Interactions with the Project Elements When to Start with Elements Processing Elements in the Building Project Creating an Element Converting a Drawing to an Element Opening and Closing an Element Dragging Objects into an Element Changing the Properties of an Element Electronically Transmitting an Element Deleting an Element Referencing an Element into Another Element Displaying External References Attached to an Element Converting an Element to a Construct Changing Elements: Interactions with the Project Views When to Start with Views Process Overview: Creating a View Drawing Creating a New View Drawing Displaying External References of a View Drawing Opening and Closing a View Drawing Creating a Model Space View Drawing from a Callout Changing the Properties of a View Drawing Regenerating the View Drawings in a Project Placing a View Drawing onto a Sheet Electronically Transmitting a View Drawing Deleting a View Drawing Creating a Model Space View Placing a Model Space View onto a Sheet Changing the Properties of a Model Space View Deleting Model Space Views Synchronizing View Drawing Layers with Sheet View Layers Changing Views: Interactions with the Project Sheets When to Start with Sheets Creating a Sheet Setting the Properties of the Project Sheet Set Creating a Sheet Subset Setting the Properties of a Sheet Subset Removing a Sheet Subset Importing Sheets into the Sheet Set Importing the Current Layout as a Sheet Opening and Closing a Sheet Changing the Properties of a Sheet Removing a Sheet Deleting a Sheet Drawing Creating a Sheet View Opening a Sheet View Numbering Sheet Views viii | Contents Deleting a Sheet View Displaying External References of a Sheet Drawing Inserting a Sheet List Changing the Sheet List Properties Updating the Sheet List Refreshing the Sheet Set Creating a Sheet Selection Activating a Sheet Selection Removing a Sheet Selection Electronically Transmitting Sheets and Sheet Sets Publishing Sheet Sets Changing Sheets: Interactions with the Project Creating a Sheet Set Template Creating a Sheet Set Template Creating a Template from Existing Drawings Repath the Project Refreshing the Project Navigator Object Display in External References Annotating a Project Generating Spaces Tagging in a Project Property Set Data and Schedule Tables in Projects Creating a Title Block for a Project Dimensioning a Project Working with Cut Planes in a Project Global Cut Planes Object-Specific Cut Planes Drawing Management Commands Command Line: Opening the Project Browser Command Line: Opening the Project Navigator Command Line: Refreshing the Project Command Line: Regenerating Views Command Line: Selecting a New Project Environment Command Line: Closing the Project Navigator Frequently Asked Questions about Drawing Management Appendix 1: Template Projects Levels and Divisions Project File Naming Constructs Included in the Commercial Template Project The Element File Included in the Commercial Template Project Views Included in the Template Project Sheets Included in the Template Project Project Standards Chapter 7 Project Standards Project Standards Terminology Project Standards Overview AEC Standards AutoCAD Standards Standard Tools Synchronizing the Project Process Overview: Using Standards in a Project Using Project Standards Prerequisites for Working with Project Standards Setting up Standards in a Project Creating a New Project with Predefined Standards Configuring Project Standards Setting up Standard Tools in a Project Creating a Tool Catalog for a Project Contents | ix Adding a Project Catalog to a Content Browser Library Adding a Project Library and Tool Palette Group Displaying the Project Tool Palette Group Building the Tool Palette Group Copying the Project Tool Palettes to the Tool Palette File Location Adding the Project Profile to the Tool Palette File Location Adding Standards to a Project Drawing Project Tool Palette Group Adding Standard Styles from Content Browser Adding Standard Styles from Style Manager Adding Standard Display Settings from Display Manager Synchronizing a Project with the Standards Synchronization Status Synchronizing a Project with AEC Standards Synchronization Exceptions Synchronizing a Project Drawing with AEC Standards Synchronizing Selected Styles and Display Settings with AEC Standards Generating a Synchronization Report Synchronizing a Project with AutoCAD Standards Synchronizing a Project Drawing with AutoCAD Standards Auditing a Project or a Drawing Showing Display Overrides in Project Drawings Editing Project Drawings Outside the Project Creating a New Project Standards Drawing Updating Project Standards Drawings Process Overview: Updating AEC Standards in a Project Versioning Standards Change Types in Project Standards Drawings Updating Standard Objects in a Project Standards Drawing Updating Standard Objects in a Project Standards Drawing from a Project Drawing Adding Standard Objects from a Project Drawing to a Project Standards Drawing Editing the Version History of a Standard Object Versioning a Project Standards Drawing Purging the Version History from a Project Standards Drawing Purging the Version Information from a Project Standards Drawing Synchronizing Project Standards with Each Other Editing Project Standards Drawings Outside the Project Scripting Project Standards Commands Chapter 8 Drawing Compare Overview of Drawing Compare Starting a Drawing Compare Session Reviewing the Results of a Drawing Compare Session Creating a Visual Filter Drawing Compare Commands Frequently Asked Questions about Drawing Compare Chapter 9 Layer Management Layer Management Managing Drawing Layers Opening the Layer Manager Making a Layer Current Creating a Layer with a Layer Standard Creating a Nonstandard Layer Renaming a Layer Deleting a Layer Changing the Layer Standard of a Layer Defining the Properties of a Layer x | Contents Overriding Layer Properties in Layout Viewports Identifying Viewport Layer Overrides Removing Viewport Layer Overrides Working with Layer Groups Types of Layer Filters Creating a Group Filter Creating a Property Filter Creating a Layer Standards Filter Adding Layers to Layer Groups Changing the Properties of a Layer Group Renaming and Deleting Layer Groups Converting a Property Filter to a Group Filter New Layer Notification Setting up the Notification for New Layers Identifying New Layers in the Drawing Reconciling New Layers in the Drawing Working with Layer States Creating a Saved Layer State Editing a Saved Layer State Restoring a Layer State Deleting a Layer State Importing Layer States to the Current Drawing Exporting a Layer State from the Current Drawing Working with Layer Keys Default Layer Keys Default Layer Key Values Creating a Layer Key Style Creating a Layer Key Style from an LY File Editing Layer Key Styles Attaching Notes and Files to a Layer Key Style Layer Key Overrides Creating and Editing Layer Standards Component Fields in Layer Standards Creating a Layer Standard Editing Component Fields Editing Descriptive Fields Editing Descriptions Editing Description Specifications Purging Layer Standards Importing Layer Standards Exporting Layer Standards Appendix: LISP Changes for Layer Snapshots and Layer States Chapter 10 Display System Introduction to the Display System Using the Properties Palette to Change Display Properties Display System Structure Display Representations Display Sets Display Configurations The Display Manager Opening the Display Manager Viewing Display Configurations Viewing Display Sets Viewing Display Representations Viewing an Object in a Display Representation Viewing the Display Representation of an Object in a Display Set Accessing the Default Display Properties of an Object Creating and Editing Display Configurations Contents | xi Process Overview: Creating a Display Configuration Tips for Working with Display Configurations, Sets, and Representations Creating a Display Configuration Creating a Display Set Creating a Display Representation for an Object Editing a Display Representation Assigning a Display Representation to a Display Set Comparing Display Representations Between Display Sets Assigning a Display Set to a View Direction Assigning a Display Configuration to a Viewport Specifying a Display Set as a Default Display Set Specifying the Default Display Configuration Specifying the Display Configurations Used in Xref Overlays Changing the Display Configuration Used in Xref Drawings Displaying Objects by Classification Specifying Settings for Live Sections and Materials Managing Display Configurations Renaming a Display Configuration or a Display Set Renaming a Display Representation Deleting a Display Configuration or a Display Set Deleting a Display Representation Adding Notes and Reference Files to a Display Configuration or a Display Set Using Display Settings in Multiple Drawings Purging a Display Configuration Purging a Display Set Purging a Display Representation Working with Standard Display Settings Synchronizing Individual Display Settings with AEC Standards Excluding Display Settings from Synchronization Updating Standard Display Settings in a Project Standards Drawing Updating Standard Display Settings in the Project Standards Drawing from a Project Drawing Adding Standard Display Settings from a Project Drawing to a Project Standards Drawing Editing the Version History of a Standard Display Setting Purging the Version History from a Project Standards Drawing Purging the Version Information from a Project Standards Drawing Synchronizing Project Standards with Each Other Troubleshooting the Display System Object Not Displayed in a Viewport Viewport Not Updating Properly Objects Copied from Another Drawing Display Differently Verifying the Existence of Objects Not Displayed in a Drawing Object Linetype Displayed Incorrectly Chapter 11 Style Manager Style Manager Getting Started with the Style Manager Sorting Styles in the Style Manager Viewing Styles in the Style Manager Viewing Styles Across Multiple Drawings Working with Drawings and Templates in the Style Manager Creating a Style Copying and Assigning a Style to an Object Creating a Tool from a Style Renaming a Style Copying Styles Between Drawings Sending Styles to Other Users Purging Styles xii | Contents Chapter 12 Materials Materials Objects That Support Materials Working with Material Tools Using the Material Tool to Add Materials to Objects Creating Custom Material Tools Applying Material Tool Properties Material Components and Display Properties Linework Material Component Plan Hatch Material Component 3D Body Material Component Surface Hatch Material Component 2D Section/Elevation Linework Section Hatch Material Component Sectioned Body and Sectioned Boundary Displaying Materials in a Drawing Working with Surface Hatches Surface Hatches on Curved Surfaces Surface Hatches on Multiple Faces Surface Hatches on Extrusions Surface Hatches on Free Form Mass Elements Overriding the Surface Hatch on Individual Objects Hiding a Surface Hatch Displaying a Hidden Surface Hatch Specifying the Rotation of a Surface Hatch Specifying the Horizontal and Vertical Offset of a Surface Hatch Editing Surface Hatch Overrides Displaying a List of Materials Displaying a Material Query Process Overview: Creating and Assigning Materials Creating and Editing Material Definitions Creating a Material Definition Defining the Layer, Color and Linetype of a Material Definition Specifying the Plan and Section Hatch Patterns of a Material Definition Specifying the Surface Hatch Pattern of a Material Definition Assigning Render Materials Excluding a Material Definition from 2D Section Shrinkwrap Controlling the Display of Hidden Lines by Material Merging Material Definitions in a 2D Section/Elevation Attaching Notes and Files to a Material Definition Chapter 13 Content Creation Guidelines General Content Standards and Conventions Content Types National CAD Standard Compliance Content Resources Template Drawings Style Library Drawings Template Projects Tool Catalogs Display Control Style-Based Content Architectural Objects Documentation Objects Multi-Purpose Objects Symbol & Tool-Based Content AEC Content Palette-Based and Miscellaneous Annotation Tool Content Contents | xiii Conceptual Design Chapter 14 Creating Conceptual Models Mass Elements and Mass Groups Using Massing Tools to Create Mass Elements Editing Mass Elements Mass Element Styles Using Massing Tools to Create Mass Groups Using Materials for Mass Elements and Mass Groups Using the Model Explorer to Create Mass Models Displaying the Model Explorer Defining the View in the Model Explorer Navigating the View in the Model Explorer Navigating the View with the ViewCube Navigating the View with SteeringWheels Viewing Objects on a Nonvisible Layer Maintaining Zoom Percentage and Position of an Object Using Toolbar Commands in the Model Explorer Creating Slice Floorplates from a Conceptual Model Generating a Slice Specifying the Slice Elevation Attaching Objects to a Slice Detaching Objects from a Slice Converting a Slice to a Polyline Changing the Location of a Slice Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Slice Chapter 15 Quick Slice Quick Slice Creating a Quick Slice Chapter 16 Object Viewer Object Viewer Defining the View in the Object Viewer Navigating the View in the Object Viewer Navigating the View with the ViewCube Navigating the View with SteeringWheels Setting the View Direction of the Object Viewer to the Drawing Area Saving a Preview Image from the Object Viewer Chapter 17 Napkin Sketch Napkin Sketch Creating a Napkin Sketch Editing a Napkin Sketch Designing with Architectural Objects Chapter 18 Walls Overview of Walls Workflow Overview: Adding Walls to a Drawing Specifying Drawing Defaults for Walls Using Wall Tools To Create Walls Creating a Wall Changing the Orientation of a Wall Segment While Drawing It Changing the Justification of a Wall Segment While Drawing It xiv | Contents Repositioning a Wall Segment While Drawing It Creating a Wall with User-Specified Settings Drawing a Wall Segment Using Justification Line Object Snaps Creating a Wall from Linework Creating a Wall from a 3D Object Creating a Wall Tool Editing Walls Using Grips to Edit Walls Changing the Location of a Wall Changing the Shape of a Wall Changing the Wall Width while Maintaining the Wall Baseline Changing the Wall Width while Maintaining the Opposite Face of the Wall Changing the Wall Base Height Changing the Wall Length Changing the Wall Justification Offsetting New Walls from Existing Walls Repositioning a Wall Adjusting the Position of Wall Applying Tool Properties to an Existing Wall Changing the Style of a Wall Changing the Location of a Wall Merging Walls Removing Individual Merge Conditions Removing All Merged Walls Joining Walls Filleting Walls Chamfering Walls Trimming Walls at L and T Intersections Reversing the Direction of a Wall Using AutoCAD Commands to Edit Walls Changing the Roof Line and the Floor Line of a Wall Specifying the Materials of Individual Walls Changing the Display Properties of Individual Walls Attaching Notes and Files to a Wall Specifying the Cleanup of Walls Cleanup Circles and Wall Justification Lines Wall Cleanups and Priorities Guidelines for Successful Wall Cleanup Assigning a Different Wall Cleanup Group Definition to Existing Walls Specifying Cleanup for Individual Walls Overriding the Wall Cleanup Circle Radius Overriding Component Priorities Troubleshooting Wall Cleanups Cleanup Group Definitions Adding Objects to Walls Adding a Window to a Wall Adding an Opening to a Wall Adding a Door to a Wall Adding a Door/Window Assembly to a Wall Removing Windows, Openings, Doors, or Door/Window Assemblies from a Wall Anchoring an Object to a Wall Detaching Objects from a Wall Creating Special Conditions and Customized Wall Surfaces Working with Wall Sweeps Working with Wall Modifiers Working with Body Modifiers Working with Interference Conditions Wall Styles Creating a Wall Style Adding Property Set Data to a Wall Style Contents | xv Specifying the Components of a Wall Style Specifying the Materials of a Wall Style Specifying the Display Properties of a Wall Style Adding Classifications to a Wall Style Defining a Wall Style as Bounding for Associative Spaces Attaching Notes and Files to a Wall Style Working with Wall Endcaps and Opening Endcaps Process Overview: Options for Working with Wall and Opening Endcaps Displaying In-Place Edit Grips for Wall Endcaps Creating Wall Endcaps Using Calculate Automatically Working with Wall Endcap Polylines and Multiple Components Modifying Wall Endcaps Using AEC Modify Tools Applying Wall Endcap Styles from the Style Manager Modifying the Geometry of a Wall Endcap Style Changing the Return Offset of a Wall Endcap Style Attaching Notes and Files to a Wall Endcap Style Creating a Wall Opening Endcap Style Applying a Wall Opening Endcap Style to a Wall Style Overriding a Wall Opening Endcap Style on a Wall Using Ortho Close and Close with Walls About Wall Lengths About Curved Walls Specifying Offsets for Roof Line and Floor Line Vertices Specifying the Width and Edge Offset of a Wall Component Chapter 19 Curtain Walls Curtain Walls Using Curtain Wall Tools To Create Curtain Walls Creating a Straight Curtain Wall Creating a Curtain Wall with User-Specified Settings Creating a Curved Curtain Wall Creating a Curtain Wall that References a Curve Converting a Layout Grid to a Curtain Wall Creating a Curtain Wall from an Elevation Sketch Converting a Wall to a Curtain Wall Converting a 3D Face to a Curtain Wall Creating a Curtain Wall Tool Curtain Wall Styles Process Overview: Creating a Curtain Wall Style Tips for Working Efficiently with Curtain Wall Styles Creating Element Definitions for a Curtain Wall Style Creating a Curtain Wall Style Defining Divisions for Curtain Wall Grids Defining Infills for Curtain Wall Cells Defining Curtain Wall Frames Defining Curtain Wall Mullions Assigning Definitions to Curtain Wall Elements Assigning a Division to a Curtain Wall Grid Assigning Infills to Curtain Wall Cells Assigning Definitions to Curtain Wall Frames Assigning Definitions to Curtain Wall Mullions Specifying the Materials of a Curtain Wall Style Specifying the Display of Curtain Walls Defining a Curtain Wall Style as Bounding for Associative Spaces Attaching Notes and Files to a Curtain Wall Style Using Overrides in Curtain Walls Overriding Curtain Wall Infills Overriding Curtain Wall Frames and Mullions Overriding Curtain Wall Divisions xvi | Contents Removing Curtain Wall Overrides Modifying Element Definitions for Curtain Wall Styles Editing Curtain Walls Using Grips to Edit Curtain Walls Selecting a Different Curtain Wall Style Applying the Properties of an Existing Curtain Wall Changing the Dimensions of a Curtain Wall Changing the Curtain Wall Location Properties Adding an Interference Condition to a Curtain Wall Removing an Interference Condition from a Curtain Wall Mitering Curtain Walls Specifying a Miter Angle for a Curtain Wall Adjacent to Another Object Specifying the Cut Plane Display of a Curtain Wall Specifying the Display of Other Characteristics of a Curtain Wall Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Curtain Wall Changing the Roof Line and the Floor Line of a Curtain Wall Offsetting or Projecting the Roof Line of a Curtain Wall Offsetting or Projecting the Floor Line of a Curtain Wall Editing the Roof Line or the Floor Line of a Curtain Wall Changing the Roof Line and the Floor Line Adding a Gable to the Roof Line of a Curtain Wall Adding a Step to the Roof Line or Floor Line of a Curtain Wall Changing Vertices in the Roof Line or Floor Line of a Curtain Wall Specifying Gable Settings for a Roof Line Specifying Step Settings for a Roof Line or Floor Line Specifying Vertex Settings for a Roof Line or Floor Line Editing Objects Anchored in Curtain Walls Changing the Orientation of an Object Anchored in a Curtain Wall Changing the Alignment of an Object Anchored in a Curtain Wall Changing the Offset of an Object Anchored in a Curtain Wall Swapping Two Objects Anchored in a Curtain Wall Releasing an Object Anchored in a Curtain Wall Curtain Wall Units Creating Curtain Wall Units Creating a Curtain Wall Unit Converting a Layout Grid to a Curtain Wall Unit Creating a Curtain Wall Unit with a Custom Grid Curtain Wall Unit Styles Creating Element Definitions for a Curtain Wall Unit Style Creating a Curtain Wall Unit Style Defining Divisions for Curtain Wall Unit Grids Defining Infills for Curtain Wall Unit Cells Defining Curtain Wall Unit Frames Defining Curtain Wall Unit Mullions Assigning a Division to a Curtain Wall Unit Grid Assigning Infills to Curtain Wall Unit Cells Assigning Definitions to Curtain Wall Unit Frames Assigning Definitions to the Mullions of a Curtain Wall Unit Specifying the Materials of a Curtain Wall Unit Style Specifying the Display of Curtain Wall Units Defining a Curtain Wall Unit Style as Bounding for Associative Spaces Attaching Notes and Files to a Curtain Wall Unit Style Using Overrides in Curtain Wall Units Overriding Curtain Wall Unit Infills Overriding Curtain Wall Unit Frames and Mullions Overriding Curtain Wall Unit Divisions Removing Curtain Wall Unit Overrides Editing Curtain Wall Units Using Grips to Edit Curtain Wall Units Selecting a Different Curtain Wall Unit Style Contents | xvii Matching the Properties of an Existing Curtain Wall Unit Changing the Dimensions of a Curtain Wall Unit Specifying a Miter Angle for a Curtain Wall Unit Adjacent to Another Object Changing the Location of a Freestanding Curtain Wall Unit Modifying the Position of Anchored Curtain Wall Units Specifying the Cut Plane Display of a Curtain Wall Unit Specifying the Display of Other Characteristics of a Curtain Wall Unit Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Curtain Wall Unit Facet Deviation Chapter 20 Door and Window Assemblies Door and Window Assemblies Using Door and Window Assembly Tools to Create Door and Window Assemblies Creating a Door and Window Assembly Tool Door and Window Assembly Styles Using Overrides in Door and Window Assemblies Modifying Element Definitions for Door and Window Assembly Styles Editing Door and Window Assemblies Editing Objects Anchored in Door and Window Assemblies Chapter 21 AEC Polygons AEC Polygons Using AEC Polygon Tools to Create AEC Polygons Creating an AEC Polygon Creating an AEC Polygon with User-Specified Settings Creating an AEC Polygon from a Polyline Creating an AEC Polygon from a Profile Creating an AEC Polygon Tool Editing AEC Polygons Using Grips to Edit AEC Polygons Changing the AEC Polygon Style Merging Two AEC Polygons Creating a Hole in an AEC Polygon Creating AEC Polygons from the Intersection of Other AEC Polygons Trimming an AEC Polygon Dividing an AEC Polygon Adding a Vertex to an AEC Polygon Removing a Vertex from an AEC Polygon Converting an AEC Polygon to a Polyline Converting an AEC Polygon to a Profile Changing the Rotation of an AEC Polygon Changing the Elevation of an AEC Polygon Changing the Location of an AEC Polygon Specifying Fill Properties for the True Color Display Representation of an AEC Polygon Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to an AEC Polygon AEC Polygon Styles Creating an AEC Polygon Style Changing the Width and Justification of the AEC Polygon Edges Masking Underlying Objects with AEC Polygons Specifying the Display Properties of an AEC Polygon Style Setting the Colors of the True Color Display Representation Attaching Notes and Files to an AEC Polygon Style Adding Classifications to an AEC Polygon Style Chapter 22 Doors Doors Using Door Tools to Create Doors Creating a Door xviii | Contents Creating a Door with User-Specified Settings Creating a Door in a Door and Window Assembly Creating a Door from Door/Window Assemblies, Openings, and Windows Creating a Door Tool Editing Doors Using Grips to Edit Doors Changing the Door Style Changing the Door Leaf Changing How Door Width Is Measured Changing the Door Swing Angle or Opening Percent Changing the Vertical Alignment of a Door Moving a Door Along a Wall Moving a Door Within a Wall Using Anchors to Change the Horizontal Position of a Door Using Anchors to Change the Vertical Position of a Door Using Anchors to Change the Position of a Door Within a Wall Changing the Orientation of a Door to a Wall Moving a Door to a Different Wall Releasing a Door from a Wall Changing the Opening Endcap Assigned to a Door Changing the Location of a Freestanding Door Changing the Cut Plane Setting for a Door Specifying the Display of Muntins Blocks for a Door Reversing the Handing for a Door in an Elevation View Specifying the Swing Display for a Door Specifying the Panel Display for a Door Specifying the Display of Frames for a Door Specifying the Threshold Dimensions for a Door Specifying the Threshold Symbol for a Door Specifying the Display of Custom Block Components of a Door Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, and Files to a Door Door Styles Creating a Door Style Specifying the Dimensions of a Door Style Specifying the Design Rules of a Door Style Specifying the Standard Sizes of a Door Style Creating a Custom Door Shape Replacing the Door Shape in a Door Style Editing the Geometry of a Door Style About Door Display Components and Materials Specifying the Display Properties of a Door Style Defining a Door Style as Bounding for Associative Spaces Attaching Notes and Files to a Door Style Creating Muntins in a Door Style Chapter 23 Windows Windows Using Window Tools to Create Windows Creating a Window Creating a Window with User-Specified Settings Creating a Window in a Door and Window Assembly Creating a Window from Doors, Door/Window Assemblies and Openings Creating a Window Tool Editing Windows Using Grips to Edit Windows Changing the Window Style Changing How Window Width is Measured Changing the Window Swing Angle or Opening Percent Changing the Vertical Alignment of a Window Contents | xix Moving a Window Along a Wall Moving a Window Within a Wall Using Anchors to Change the Horizontal Position of a Window Using Anchors to Change the Vertical Position of a Window Using Anchors to Change the Position of a Window Within a Wall Changing the Orientation of a Window to a Wall Changing the Opening Endcap Assigned to a Window Changing the Location of a Freestanding Window Changing the Cut Plane Setting for a Window Specifying the Display of Muntins Blocks for a Window Specifying the Display of Sills for a Window Reversing the Handing for a Window in an Elevation View Specifying the Display of Frames for a Window Specifying the Display of Custom Block Components of a Window Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, and Files to a Window Window Styles Creating a Window Style Specifying the Dimensions of a Window Style Specifying the Standard Sizes of a Window Style Creating a Custom Window Shape Specifying the Design Rules of a Window Style Editing the Geometry of a Window Style About Window Display Components and Materials Assigning Materials to a Window Style Adding Classifications to a Window Style Specifying the Display Properties of a Window Style Defining a Window Style as Bounding for Associative Spaces Attaching Notes and Files to a Window Style Creating Muntins in a Window Style Chapter 24 Openings Openings Using Opening Tools to Create Openings Creating an Opening Creating an Opening with User-Specified Settings Creating an Opening from Doors, Door/Window Assemblies and Windows Creating and Editing Custom Openings Creating a Profile for a Custom Opening Creating an Opening with a Custom Shape Editing the Geometry of a Custom Opening Creating an Opening Tool Editing Openings Using Grips to Edit Openings Changing the Shape and Dimensions of an Opening Flipping an Opening along the X or Y Axis Changing Endcap Style for an Opening Applying Tool Properties to an Existing Opening Repositioning an Opening Using Anchors to Change the Horizontal Position of an Opening Using Anchors to Change the Vertical Position of an Opening Changing the Position of an Opening Within a Wall Changing the Orientation of an Opening to a Wall Changing the Location of an Opening Changing the Cut Plane Setting for an Opening Specifying the Display of Sills for an Opening Specifying the Display of Custom Block Components of an Opening Specifying the Display of Fill Type for an Opening Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, and Files to an Opening Changing the Display Properties of Openings xx | Contents Specifying the Display Properties of an Opening Specifying the Hatching of an Opening Using Custom Blocks to Create Opening Components Adding Components to an Opening Turning Off Custom Components in an Opening Removing Custom Components from an Opening Chapter 25 Stairs Stairs Solution Tips for Stairs Specifying AEC Options for Stairs Using Stair Tools to Create Stairs Creating a Stair Creating a Straight Stair with User-Specified Settings Creating a Multi-Landing Stair with User-Specified Settings Creating an L-Shaped Stair with 45-Degree Tread Creating a U-Shaped Stair with User-Specified Settings AutoCAD Architecture 2009 Autodesk Architecture 2009 Autodesk Architecture 2009 Users Guide Autodesk Architecture 2009 tutorial Autodesk Architecture 2009 manual Autodesk Architecture 2009 help Autodesk Architecture 2009 crack Autodesk Architecture 2009 serial Autodesk Architecture 2009 download Autodesk Architecture 2009 full Autodesk Architecture 2009 free Creating a Spiral Stair with User-Specified Settings Creating a Custom Stair from Linework Creating a Custom Stair from Tread Profiles Modifying Custom Stairs Creating a Ramp Creating a Stair Tool Editing Stairs Using Grips to Edit Stairs Changing the Width of a Flight Changing the Shape of a Flight Changing the Shape of a Landing Changing the Side of a Stair Changing the Height of a Stair Changing the Justification of a Stair Changing the Style of a Stair Changing the Horizontal Direction of a Spiral or U-Shaped Stair Changing the Constraints of a Spiral Stair Changing the Outside Edge of a Spiral Stair Changing the Dimensions of a Stair Changing the Floor Settings of a Stair Adjusting Stair Length Automatically Changing the Length Limits of a Flight Anchoring a Stair to a Landing Releasing Anchored Stairs Editing Winders Working with Stair Body Modifiers Stair Interference Conditions Changing the Alignment of a U-Shaped Stair Changing the Components of a Flight Changing the Components of a Landing About the Dimensions of Landing Components Changing the Extension of a Landing Specifying Stair Component Display by Cut Plane Elevation Changing the Display of an Overlapping Stair Applying Tool Properties to an Existing Stair Changing the Location of a Stair Specifying the Materials of a Stair Changing the Display Properties of Individual Stairs Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Stair Stair Styles Managing Stair Styles Creating a Stair Style Contents | xxi Specifying the Design Rules of a Stair Style Specifying the Stringers of a Stair Style Specifying Mitered Corners for Center Stringers Specifying the Components of a Stair Style Specifying the Landing Extension of a Stair Style Assigning Materials to Components in a Stair Style Specifying the Display Properties of a Stair Style Specifying the Riser Numbering Display of a Stair Style Specifying Classifications for a Stair Style Adding Notes and Files to a Stair Style Stair Winder Styles Creating a Stair Winder Style Specifying the Stair Winder Style Settings Adding Notes and Files to a Stair Winder Style Stair Tower Generator Creating a Stair Tower Modifying a Stair Tower Chapter 26 Railings Railings Using Railing Tools to Create Railings Creating a Railing Creating an Attached Railing with User-Specified Settings Creating a Freestanding Railing with User-Specified Settings Creating a Railing from a Polyline Creating a Railing Tool Editing Railings Using Grips to Edit Railings Adding a Post to a Railing Removing a Post from a Railing Redistributing Posts on a Railing Hiding Posts Showing Hidden Posts Reversing the Direction of the Railing Anchoring an Existing Railing to a Stair Anchoring an Existing Railing to an Object Releasing an Anchored Railing Specifying the Display of Custom Block Components of a Railing Specifying Cleanup Settings for a Railing Adding a Custom Profile to a Railing Component Editing a Custom Profile of a Railing Component Specifying the Display of a Custom Profile Component of a Railing Changing the Style of a Railing Changing the Upper Rails Changing the Bottom Rails Changing the Posts Changing the Railing Extensions at Floor Levels Changing the Railing Extensions at Landings Changing the Anchor Properties of a Railing Specifying Perpendicular Railing Orientation Changing the Location of a Railing Applying Tool Properties to an Existing Railing Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, and Files to a Railing Railing Styles Creating a Railing Style Specifying the Upper Rails of a Railing Style Specifying the Bottom Rails of a Railing Style Specifying Posts of a Railing Style Specifying the Components of a Railing Style xxii | Contents Creating a Profile for a Custom Railing Component Specifying the Railing Extensions of a Railing Style Specifying the Materials of a Railing Style Specifying the Display Components of a Railing Style Specifying Classifications for a Railing Style Attaching Notes and Files to a Railing Style Adding Custom Railing Blocks and Profiles to a Railing Style Adding a Custom Block to a Railing Style Adding a Custom Profile to a Railing Style Turning Off a Custom Block or Custom Profile in a Railing Style Removing a Custom Block from a Railing Style Chapter 27 Roofs Roofs Using Roof Tools to Create Roofs Creating a Slope Roof Creating a Gable Roof Creating Dormers Creating a Slope Roof with User-Specified Settings Creating a Gable Roof with User-Specified Settings Creating a Roof from Walls Creating a Roof from Polylines Creating a Roof Tool Editing Roofs Using Grips to Edit Roofs Applying Tool Properties to an Existing Roof Changing the Dimensions of a Roof Changing the Edges and Faces of a Roof Converting a Roof to Roof Slabs Specifying the Material of a Roof Specifying the Display Properties of a Roof Specifying the Hatching of a Roof Changing the Location of a Roof Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Roof Chapter 28 Slabs and Roof Slabs Overview of Slabs and Roof Slabs Using Tools to Create Slabs and Roof Slabs Creating a Slab or a Roof Slab Creating a Slab/Roof Slab with User-Specified Settings Creating a Slab or Roof Slab from Walls Creating a Roof Slab from a Roof Creating a Slab or Roof Slab from a Polyline Creating a Slab from a Space Creating a Slab or Roof Slab Tool Editing Slabs and Roof Slabs Using Grips to Edit Slabs/Roof Slabs Applying Tool Properties to an Existing Slab/Roof Slab Changing the Properties of Slabs or Roof Slabs Using Slab and Roof Slab Context Menu Tools Creating a Clipped Gable Roof Creating a Dormer in a Roof Slab Slab and Roof Slab Styles Creating a Slab or Roof Slab Style Specifying the Components of a Slab or Roof Slab Style Specifying the Materials of a Slab or Roof Slab Style Specifying the Display Properties of a Slab or Roof Slab Style Defining a Slab/Roof Slab Style as Bounding for Associative Spaces Attaching Notes and Files to a Slab or Roof Slab Style Slab and Roof Slab Edge Styles Creating a Slab or Roof Slab Edge Style Specifying the Overhang, Edge Cut, and Angle of a Slab/Roof Slab Edge Style Creating Profiles for the Fascia and Soffit Controlling Profile Edges and Extrusion Specifying a Fascia and a Soffit for a Slab/Roof Slab Edge Style Editing the Geometry of Fascia and Soffits Assigning Materials to a Slab/Roof Slab Edge Style Turning on Materials for a Slab/Roof Slab Edge Style Attaching Notes and Files to a Slab/Roof Slab Edge Style Chapter 29 Structural Members Structural Members Process Overview: Creating Structural Members with the Structural Member Catalog or Structural Member Style Wizard Creating Structural Member Styles in the Structural Member Catalog Opening the Structural Member Catalog Creating a Style from a Shape in the Structural Member Catalog Locating a Shape in the Structural Member Catalog from a Structural Member in a Drawing Opening a Catalog File in the Structural Member Catalog Creating a Structural Member Style with the Structural Member Style Wizard Creating Structural Member Tools Creating a Beam Tool Creating a Brace Tool Creating a Column Tool Using Structural Member Tools to Create Structural Members Creating a Beam Creating Beams with User-Specified Settings Creating a Brace Creating a Brace with User-Specified Settings Creating a Freestanding Column Creating a Freestanding Column with User-Specified Settings Creating Grid-Anchored Columns Creating Grid-Anchored Columns with User-Specified Settings Creating a Structural Member from Linework Editing Structural Members Using Grips To Edit Structural Members Changing the Structural Member Length Changing the Structural Member Start and End Offsets Changing the Structural Member Start Point and Endpoint Changing the Structural Member Roll Changing the Radius of a Curved Structural Member About Curved Structural Members Changing the Structural Member Justification Changing the Structural Member Type Trimming Structural Members Changing the Style of a Structural Member Applying Tool Properties to a Structural Member Specifying the Cut Plane Display of a Structural Member Specifying the Display of Custom Block Components of a Structural Member Specifying the Offsets for a Structural Member in Plan Low Detail Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, and Files to a Structural Member Working with Structural Member Body Modifiers Adding a Body Modifier to a Structural Member Subtracting a Body Modifier from a Structural Member Replacing a Structural Member with a Body Modifier xxiv | Contents Editing the Geometry of a Body Modifier Managing Body Modifiers Restoring a Body Modifier to a Mass Element Working with Structural Member Interference Conditions Creating Structural Member Interference Conditions Removing Structural Member Interference Conditions Editing Structural Member Interference Conditions Structural Member Styles Creating a Structural Member Style in the Style Manager Specifying the Materials of a Structural Member Style Specifying the Display Properties of a Structural Member Style Specifying Classifications for a Structural Member Style Defining a Structural Member Style as Bounding for Associative Spaces Attaching Notes and Files to a Structural Member Style Creating Custom Structural Members Understanding the Design Rules of a Structural Member Changing the Shape in the Style of a Structural Member Adding a Shape to a Structural Member Process Overview: Creating a Single-Component Structural Member (Tapered Column) Process Overview: Creating a Multi-Component Structural Member (Composite Column) Process Overview: Creating a Multi-Component Structural Member Using Multiple Segments (Rigid Frame) Creating Custom Shapes for Structural Members Design Utilities Chapter 30 Anchors Anchors Working with Object Anchors Adding Object Anchors Releasing Object Anchors Working with Curve Anchors Adding Curve Anchors Changing the Position of Objects Anchored to Curves Anchoring Objects to New Curves Working with Leader Anchors Adding Leader Anchors Changing the Position of Objects Anchored to Layout Nodes with Leader Anchors Grip-Editing Leaders Extending Leaders Copying Objects to All Layout Nodes Working with Node Anchors Adding Node Anchors Changing the Position of Objects Anchored to Layout Nodes with Node Anchors Anchoring Objects to Different Nodes Copying Objects to All Layout Nodes Working with Cell Anchors Adding Cell Anchors Changing the Position and Size of Objects Anchored to Layout Cells Anchoring Objects to a Different Cell Copying Objects to All Layout Cells Working with Volume Anchors Adding Volume Anchors Changing the Position and Size of Objects Anchored to Volumes Anchoring Objects to a Different Volume Copying Objects to All Layout Volumes Releasing and Positioning Anchored Objects Releasing Anchored Objects Contents | xxv Positioning Anchored Objects Creating an Anchor Tool Chapter 31 Layout Curves and Grids Layout Curves and Grids Using Layout Curves Creating a Layout Curve Tool Adding Layout Curves Adding Nodes to Layout Curves Removing Nodes from Layout Curves Changing the Offsets of Layout Curves Changing the Node Spacing of a Layout Curve Changing the Node Positions on a Layout Curve Changing the Spacing Mode of Layout Curves Switching Layout Curves Changing the Display Properties of Layout Curves Changing the Node Radius for a Layout Curve Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Layout Curve Using Layout Grids Creating a Layout Grid Tool Adding Radial Layout Grids Changing Radial Layout Grids Adding Rectangular Layout Grids Changing Rectangular Layout Grids Adding Grid Lines to Layout Grids Removing Grid Lines from Layout Grids Changing the Spacing Mode of Layout Grids Changing the Display Properties of Layout Grids Changing the Node Radius for a Layout Grid Creating and Removing Boundaries for Layout Grids Creating Holes in Layout Grids Removing Holes from Layout Grids Changing the Location of Layout Grids Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Layout Grid Using Layout Volumes Creating a Layout Volume Tool Adding Layout Volumes Changing Layout Volumes Adding Grid Lines to Layout Volumes Removing Grid Lines from Layout Volumes Changing the Spacing Mode of Layout Volumes Changing the Display Properties of Layout Volumes Changing the Node Radius for a Layout Volume Changing the Location of Layout Volumes Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Layout Volume Chapter 32 Grids Grids Using Column Grid Tools to Create Column Grids Creating a Column Grid Creating a Column Grid with User-Specified Settings Creating a Column Grid from a Layout Grid Creating a Column Grid from Linework Creating a Column Grid Dynamically Creating a Structural Column Grid Tool Working with Column Grids Labeling Column Grids Extending Column Grid Lines Beyond the Grid Boundary or Limits xxvi | Contents Dimensioning Column Grids Editing Column Grids Changing the Dimensions of a Column Grid Changing the Lines of a Column Grid Attaching Clipping Profiles to Column Grids Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Column Grid Changing the Location of Column Grids Changing the Display of Column Grids Changing the Node Radius for a Column Grid Using Ceiling Grid Tools to Create Ceiling Grids Creating a Ceiling Grid Creating a Ceiling Grid with User-Specified Settings Creating a Ceiling Grid from a Layout Grid Creating a Ceiling Grid from Linework Creating a Ceiling Grid Dynamically Creating a Ceiling Grid with a Clipping Boundary Creating a Ceiling Grid Tool Editing Ceiling Grids Changing the Dimensions of a Ceiling Grid Changing the Lines of a Ceiling Grid Attaching Clipping Profiles to Ceiling Grids Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Ceiling Grid Changing the Location of Ceiling Grids AutoCAD Architecture 2009 Users Guide Changing the Display of Ceiling Grids Changing the Node Radius for a Ceiling Grid Chapter 33 Detail Drafting Tools Construction Lines Creating Construction Lines From Existing Objects/Linework Creating Construction Lines Independently Hatch Productivity Tools Repositioning a Hatch Generating a Hatch Boundary Redefining a Hatch Boundary AEC Modify Tools Trimming Linework or Profile-Based Objects Trimming Linework or Profile-Based Objects to an Edge Extending Linework to an Edge Dividing Linework and Profile-Based Objects Subtracting from Linework and Profile-Based Objects Obscuring Regions of Linework Merging Linework or Profile-Based Objects Cropping Linework or Profile-Based Objects Shrinkwrapping Linework Creating Arrays Repositioning from a Reference Point Evenly Spacing Linework or Objects Centering Linework or Objects Chapter 34 Mask Blocks Mask Blocks Creating Mask Block Definitions Creating a Mask Block Definition from a Polyline Creating a Mask Block Definition from an Existing Mask Block Definition Importing Mask Block Definitions Exporting Mask Block Definitions to a New Drawing Exporting Mask Block Definitions to an Existing Drawing Editing a Mask Block Definition Contents | xxvii Adding Classifications to a Mask Block Definition AutoCAD Architecture 2009 manual Purging Mask Block Definitions Using Mask Block Tools to Create Mask Blocks Adding a Mask Block Adding a Mask Block with User-Specified Settings Creating a Mask Block from Polylines Creating a Mask Block Tool Attaching Mask Blocks to Objects Detaching Mask Blocks from Objects Editing Mask Blocks Using Grips to Move Mask Blocks Changing the Location of a Mask Block Editing the Profile of a Mask Block Applying Tool Properties to an Existing Mask Block Reference Changing Display Properties of Mask Blocks Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, and Files to a Mask Block Chapter 35 Multi-View Blocks Multi-View Blocks Creating Multi-View Block Definitions Process Overview: Creating Multi-View Block Definitions Creating View Blocks Creating a New Multi-View Block Definition AutoCAD Architecture 2009 tutorial Connecting View Blocks to View Directions Defining a Multi-View Block Definition as Bounding for Associative Spaces Attaching Notes and Files to a Multi-View Block Definition Adding Classifications to a Multi-View Block Definition Adding a Multi-View Block Definition to DesignCenter Creating a Multi-View Block Tool Adding Multi-View Blocks to a Drawing Inserting a Multi-View Block Modifying Multi-View Blocks Changing the Rotation of a Multi-View Block Changing the Associated Multi-View Block Definition Changing the Scale Factor of a Multi-View Block Changing the Offset of a Multi-View Block Using Grips Changing the Location of a Multi-View Block Using Grips Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Multi-View Block Editing the Location and Rotation of Attributes in a Multi-View Block Updating Multi-View Block Attributes AutoCAD Architecture 2009 help Documentation Chapter 36 Spaces New Features in Spaces for AutoCAD Architecture 2009 Space Types Space Workflows Working with Associative Spaces - Overview Working with List Definitions - Overview Working with Space Boundaries - Overview Working with Zones - Overview Working with Calculation Modifiers - Overview Working with Calculation Cut Planes - Overview Working with Space Evaluations - Overview Moving Forward to AutoCAD Architecture 2009 from Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 and Earlier Auto-Converting Legacy Areas to Spaces Space Properties xxviii | Contents Using Space Tools to Create Spaces Generating Associative Spaces Boundary Objects for Associative Spaces Generating an Associative Space Generating Associative Spaces from Xrefs and Blocks Defining a Maximum Gap Size for Associative Spaces Updating Associative Spaces Activating and Deactivating Automatic Updates Manually Updating Associative Spaces Merging Associative Spaces Dividing an Associative Space Deducting Spaces from an Associative Space Making a Space Associative or Non-Associative Troubleshooting Associative Spaces Creating Non-Associative Spaces Drawing a Non-Associative 2D or Extruded 3D Space Converting Objects, Profiles, and Polylines to Non-Associative Spaces Creating a Space Tool Editing General Space Properties Renaming a Space Changing the Style of a Space Changing the Location of a Space Specifying the Decomposition Type for a Space Specifying the Decomposition Text Properties for a Space Specifying the Cut Plane Display of a Space Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Space Working with Space Boundaries Working with Manual Boundaries Working with Style-Based Boundaries Working with Boundaries Based on an Area Calculation Standard Defining the Boundary Offset Type of a Space Specifying an Area Calculation Standard for a Drawing Classifying a Space According to an Area Calculation Standard Changing the Area Calculation Standard for Existing Spaces Working with Drawings with Different Area Calculation Standards User-Defined Area Calculation Standards Editing Space Boundaries Changing the Type of a Space Changing the Space Height Changing the Height of Extruded 3D Spaces Changing the Height of 3D Freeform Spaces Changing the Height of Space Surfaces (Extruded 3D Spaces) Boolean Operations for Extruded 3D Spaces Creating Interference Conditions for Spaces Removing Interference Conditions from Spaces Merging Extruded 3D Spaces Dividing Extruded 3D Spaces Creating Holes in Extruded 3D Spaces Creating Spaces from the Intersection of Other Spaces Trimming an Extruded 3D Space Removing Voids from Spaces Reversing Space Rings Reversing All Rings in a Space Boolean Operations for 3D Freeform Spaces Trimming 3D Freeform Spaces Splitting Surfaces of 3D Freeform Spaces Joining Surfaces of 3D Freeform Spaces Merging 3D Freeform Spaces with AEC Objects Subtracting AEC Objects from 3D Freeform Spaces Intersecting 3D Freeform Spaces with AEC Objects Contents | xxix Grip-Editing the Surfaces of 3D Freeform Spaces Editing Space Surface Properties Opening the Space/Zone Manager Editing Surface Properties Editing Ceiling and Floor Surfaces Working with Surface Openings Setting Up Adjacency Relations between Space Surfaces Displaying Adjacency Relations between Space Surfaces Space Styles Creating a Space Style Specifying Target Dimensions for the Space Specifying Space Boundary Offsets in a Space Style Attaching a List Definition to a Space Style Specifying Classifications for a Space Style Specifying the Materials of a Space Style Specifying the Display Properties of a Space Style Specifying the Hatching for Components of a Space Style Setting the Object Cut Plane of a Space Style Attaching Notes and Files to a Space Style Converting Area Styles to Space Styles List Definitions Creating a List Definition Specifying the Application for a List Definition Editing a List Definition Attaching Notes and Files to a List Definition Zones Using Zone Tools to Create Zones Zone Properties Creating a Zone Creating Zones with User-Specified Settings Creating Zone Structures from a Zone Template Creating a Zone Tool Converting Area Groups to Zones Zones and Spaces Attaching Spaces and Zones to Zones Detaching Spaces and Zones from Zones Selecting Spaces and Zones Attached to a Zone Editing Zones Renaming a Zone Changing the Zone Style Changing the Zone Boundary Offset Changing the Content Rules of a Zone Changing the Calculation Type of a Zone Changing Calculation Modifiers for a Zone Ordering Zone Structures Creating Polylines from Zones Specifying Additional Display Properties for a Zone Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to a Zone Zone Styles Creating a Zone Style Attaching a List Definition to a Zone Style Restricting the Content of a Zone Based on the Zone Style Specifying Classifications for a Zone Style Specifying the Display Properties of a Zone Style Attaching Notes or Files to a Zone Style Converting Area Group Styles to Zone Styles Zone Templates Creating a Zone Template Building the Structure of a Zone Template Attaching Notes and Files to a Zone Template xxx | Contents Converting Area Group Templates to Zone Templates Working with Space Data Schedule Properties of Spaces Calculation Modifiers Setting Calculation Cut Planes for 3D Freeform Spaces Generating Output Data and Exporting Space Data Space Decomposition Space Evaluation Using Spaces for Load Analysis Conversion of Space Boundaries to Walls and Spaces Appendix 1: Command Changes for Spaces and Areas Area Commands Area Group Commands Space Boundary Commands Appendix 2: Predefined Area Calculation Standards Calculating Spaces Based on the Basic Area Calculation Standard Calculating Spaces Based on the DIN 277 Standard Calculating Spaces Based on the SIS Standard Calculating Spaces Based on the BOMA Standard Appendix 3: Implementing an Area Calculation Standard Plug-in with the AutoCAD Architecture .NET API Implementing an Area Calculation Standard Implementing Offset Rules Chapter 37 Sections Sections Process Overview: Creating a 2D or 3D Section Process Overview: Creating a Live Section View Drawing and Editing Section Lines Drawing a Section Line and Marks Changing the Height of a Section Using Grips Changing the Lower Extension of a Section Using Grips Changing the Length of a Section Using Grips Changing the Angle Dimensions of a Section Creating Graphic Subdivisions for 2D and 3D Sections Changing a Subdivision Using Grips Changing Section Mark Attributes Changing the Location of a Section Line Modifying a Section Line Using Grips Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, and Files to a Section Line Creating a 2D or 3D Section Creating a Horizontal 2D Section Creating and Editing a Live Section View Creating a Live Section View Updating a Live Section View Displaying the Sectioned Body in a Live Section View Removing a Live Section View Editing a 2D or 3D Section Using Grips to Edit Linework in a 2D Section Changing the Display of Graphic Subdivisions in a 2D Section Changing the Display of Graphic Subdivisions in a 3D Section Reversing a 2D or 3D Section Changing the Style of a 2D Section Creating a Material Boundary in a 2D Section Editing a Material Boundary Editing and Merging Linework in a 2D Section Changing the Location of a 2D or 3D Section Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, and Files to a 2D or 3D Section Updating a 2D or 3D Section Contents | xxxi Globally Updating 2D Sections Supported Project Drawing Types Globally Updating 2D Sections and Elevations in a Project or a Folder Updating Legacy Drawings 2D Section Styles Creating a 2D Section Style Adding a Display Component to a 2D Section Style Removing a Display Component from a 2D Section Style About 2D and 3D Section Display Components and Materials Use Subdivision Properties and Materials in 2D Section Styles Use the 3D Body Component of a Material for the 2D Section Linework Adding a Design Rule to a 2D Section Style Changing a Design Rule in a 2D Section Style Removing a Design Rule from a 2D Section Style Adding Classifications to a 2D Section Style Changing the Layer, Color, and Linetype of a 2D Section Style Attaching Notes and Files to a 2D Section Style Chapter 38 Elevations Working With Elevations Process Overview: Creating a 2D or 3D Elevation Drawing and Editing Elevation Lines Drawing an Elevation Line and Mark Changing the Height of an Elevation Using Grips Changing the Lower Extension of an Elevation Using Grips Changing the Length of an Elevation Using Grips Changing the Angle Dimensions of an Elevation Creating Graphic Subdivisions for 2D and 3D Elevations Changing Elevation Mark Attributes Changing the Location of an Elevation Line Modifying an Elevation Line Using Grips Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes and Files to an Elevation Line Creating a 2D or 3D Elevation Creating a Horizontal 2D Elevation Editing a 2D or 3D Elevation Using Grips to Edit Linework in a 2D Elevation Changing the Display of Graphic Subdivisions in a 2D Elevation Changing the Display of Graphic Subdivisions in a 3D Elevation Reversing a 2D or 3D Elevation Changing the Style of a 2D Elevation Adding and Removing Custom Components for an Elevation Specifying the Display of Surface Hatching for an Elevation Subdivision Specifying the Display of 2D Linework for an Elevation Creating a Material Boundary in a 2D Elevation Editing a Material Boundary Editing and Merging Linework in a 2D Elevation Changing the Location of a 2D or 3D Elevation Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, and Files to a 2D or 3D Elevation Updating a 2D or 3D Elevation Globally Updating 2D Elevations Supported Project Drawing Types Globally Updating 2D Sections and Elevations in a Project or a Folder Updating Legacy Drawings 2D Elevation Styles Creating a 2D Elevation Style Adding a Display Component to a 2D Elevation Style Removing a Display Component from a 2D Elevation Style About 2D and 3D Elevation Display Components and Materials Use Subdivision Properties and Materials in 2D Elevation Styles xxxii | Contents Use the 3D Body Component of a Material for the 2D Elevation Linework Adding a Design Rule to a 2D Elevation Style Changing a Design Rule in a 2D Elevation Style Removing a Design Rule from a 2D Elevation Style Adding Classifications to a 2D Elevation Style Changing the Layer, Color, and Linetype of a 2D Elevation Style Attaching Notes and Files to a 2D Elevation Style Chapter 39 Hidden Line Projection Hidden Line Projection Creating a Hidden Line Projection Chapter 40 AEC Dimensions AEC Dimensions Dimension Options and Uses Associative Dimensions from Selecting Objects Associative Dimensions from Picked Points Non-Associative Dimensions from Picked Points AutoCAD Dimensions Process Overview: Creating AEC Dimensions Associative Dimensions from Objects Dimension Points for Walls Dimension Points for Wall Openings Dimension Points for Grids Dimension Points for Other Object Types AutoCAD Dimension Points Associative Dimensions in External References Associative Dimensions From Picked Points Specifying AEC Dimension Preferences Creating AEC Dimensions Using AEC Dimension Tools Creating an AEC Dimension Creating an AEC Dimension with User-Specified Settings Use Cases for AEC Dimensions Converting an AutoCAD Dimension to an AEC Dimension Copying Properties of AEC Dimensions to AutoCAD Dimensions Creating an AEC Dimension Tool Editing AEC Dimensions Adding Points to an AEC Dimension Detaching Dimension Points from an AEC Dimension Restoring Object Points Set in the AEC Dimension Style Removing Non-Style Defined Dimension Points Reversing the Direction of an AEC Wall Dimension Overriding Associative Wall Component Dimension Points Repositioning Dimension Texts, Extension Lines, and Dimension Chains Resetting Repositioned Dimension Texts, Extension Lines and Dimension Chains Overriding Dimension Values and Hiding Dimension Segments Changing the AEC Dimension Style Specifying Object Dimension Points for an AEC Dimension Specifying the AutoCAD Style and Other Properties for an AEC Dimension Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, and Files to an AEC Dimension AEC Dimension Styles AEC Dimension Styles and AutoCAD Dimension Styles The AEC Dimension Style Wizard Creating AutoCAD Dimension Styles Creating an AEC Dimension Style Changing the Number of Chains in an AEC Dimension Style Changing the AEC Dimension Display Components Defining Dimensioned Objects in the AEC Dimension Style Contents | xxxiii Specifying Object Dimension Points in AEC Dimension Styles Selecting the AutoCAD Dimension Styles and Other Properties of AEC Dimension Styles Changing Style Properties with the AEC Dimension Style Wizard Attaching Notes and Files to an AEC Dimension Style Q and A for Working with AEC Dimensions Changing Color, Text Size and Arrowheads Updating AEC Dimensions On Demand Changing the Text Height of Superscripted Numbers Fixing the Error Symbol Finding More Dimension Points than Expected Chapter 41 Elevation Labels Elevation Labels Using Elevation Label Tools to Create Elevation Labels Creating an Elevation Label Creating Elevation Labels with User-Specified Settings Creating an Elevation Label Tool Modifying Elevation Labels Changing the Elevation of an Elevation Label Changing the Coordinate System of an Elevation Label Changing the Associated Multi-View Block Definition Changing the Scale Factor of an Elevation Label Changing the Offset of an Elevation Label Display the View Blocks and Attributes of an Elevation Label Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, or Files to an Elevation Label Creating User-Defined Elevation Labels Creating a Graphic Symbol Adding Attributes Creating a Block Creating a Multi-View Block Adding the Elevation Label to the AutoCAD DesignCenter Chapter 42 Fields Fields Overview Inserting Fields Inserting Fields in a Drawing Inserting Fields in Property Set Definitions Inserting Field Placeholders in Object Properties Adding Fields to Object Style Properties Inserting Fields in AutoCAD Text Elements Editing Fields Editing the Field Display Updating Fields Converting Fields to Text AutoCAD Architecture Field Types Project Fields Selecting a Project Field Sheet Set Fields Selecting a Sheet Set Field Keynote Fields Selecting a Keynote Field Database Fields Selecting a Database Field Creating a Data Link to an ODBC Source Chapter 43 Detail Components Understanding Detail Components Inserting Detail Components xxxiv | Contents Stamp Components Linear Array Components Backfill Components Bookends Components Countable Linear Array Components Surface Components Dynamically Sized Surface Components Bolt Components Editing Detail Components in a Drawing Using Detail Component Tools Adding Detail Component Tools to a Tool Palette Modifying Detail Component Tools Applying Detail Component Properties to Linework Applying Detail Component Properties to Linework from a Tool Applying Detail Component Properties to Linework from the Detail Component Manager Using the Detail Component Manager Locating a Detail Component Creating and Modifying Detail Component Databases Configuring Detail Component Database Availability Adding a Detail Component Database to Available Databases Removing a Detail Component Database from Available Databases Setting Detail Component Database Permissions in a Multi-User Environment Merging Old and New Detail Component Databases Chapter 44 Annotation and Keynoting Tools The Basic Annotation Tool Creating a Text-Only Annotation Creating Text with Single Leader Annotation Adding and Removing Leader Lines from Leaders Creating a Break Mark Creating a Block-Based Annotation with a Leader Editing a Text-Based Annotation Editing a Masking Break Mark Editing a Block-Based Annotation Keynoting Tools Configuring the Annotation Tool for Keynoting Using Keynote Insertion Tools Using Keynote Legends Viewing and Editing Keynotes in a Drawing Specifying Keynotes Working with Keynote Databases North Arrow and Datum Point Tools Inserting a North Arrow or Datum Point in the Drawing Fire Rating Line Tools Inserting a Fire Rating Line in the Drawing Match Line Tools Inserting a Match Line in the Drawing Revision Cloud Tools Inserting a Revision Cloud in the Drawing Bar Scale Tools Inserting a Bar Scale in the Drawing Column Grid Bubble Tools Inserting a Column Grid Bubble in the Drawing Editing Annotation Symbols in the Drawing Editing Block-Based Annotation Symbols Editing Polyline-Based Annotation Symbols Annotation Scaling Contents | xxxv Chapter 45 Callouts Working with Callouts Callout Tools in AutoCAD Architecture Process Overview: Placing a Callout The Properties of a Callout Tool Setting the Properties of a Callout Tool Placing Title Marks Placing a Title Mark Placing Detail Callouts Creating a Detail in the Current View Drawing Creating a Detail in an Existing Drawing Creating a Detail in a New Drawing Placing Section Callouts Creating a Section in the Current Drawing Creating a Section in an Existing Drawing Creating a Section in a New Drawing Placing Elevation Callouts Placing a Single Elevation Callout Placing a Four-Way Interior Elevation Callout Placing a Four-Way Exterior Elevation Callout Placing a Callout Without a Model Space View Referencing a Callout to an Existing View Opening a Model Space View Deleting a Model Space View Resolving Fields in Callout Symbols Working with Callouts Outside a Project Placing a Callout in a Non-Project Drawing File Opening Model Space Views in a Non-Project Drawing File Deleting Model Space Views in a Non-Project Drawing File Creating New Callout Tools Using Fields in Callout Tools Creating a Callout Tool Chapter 46 Schedules and Display Themes Overview of Schedules Schedule Table Terminology in AutoCAD Architecture 2009 Process Overview: Using Schedule Tables Property Sets and Property Set Definitions Basic Schedules Adding Schedules Using Schedule Table Tools Creating a Schedule Table Tool Adding Objects to a Schedule Removing Objects from a Schedule Reselecting Objects for a Schedule Turning Off the Out-of-Date Marker Updating a Schedule Manually Locating and Viewing Scheduled Objects in a Drawing Schedule Tags Adding Tags Using Schedule Tag Tools Creating a Schedule Tag Creating a Schedule Tag Tool Anchoring an Existing Schedule Tag to an Object Releasing an Anchored Schedule Tag Viewing the Connection Between Tags and Objects Renumbering Property Set Data Managing Schedule Tables Working with Schedule Table Styles Exporting a Schedule xxxvi | Contents Exporting Schedule Data for Selected Objects Specifying the Display Properties of a Schedule Changing General Schedule Properties Changing the Selection Criteria for a Schedule Changing the Location of a Schedule Using Grips Changing External Source Properties of a Schedule Adding Table Breaks to a Schedule Adding Documentation Information to a Schedule Editing Table Cell Data Adding Property Set Data to All Objects Property Data Formats Expanding the Scope of Scheduled Data Property Set Data Attaching Property Set Data to Objects Entering Manual Properties and Fields for Objects Editing or Updating Fields in Manual Properties Converting Fields in Manual Properties to Text Removing Property Set Data from an Object Attaching Property Set Data to Styles and Definitions Entering Manual Properties and Fields for Styles and Definitions Editing Style-Based Property Sets Editing Style-Based Property Sets Attached to Objects in External References Removing Property Set Data from a Style or Definition Browsing Property Data Property Set Definitions Understanding Automatic Properties Understanding Formulas Creating a Property Set Definition Attaching Notes or Reference Files to a Property Set Definition Specifying How the Property Set Definition is Applied Adding a Manual Property Definition to a Property Set Definition Adding a Field to a Property Set Definition Adding an Automatic Property Definition to a Property Set Definition Adding a Location Property Definition to a Property Set Definition Adding a Classification Property Definition to a Property Set Definition Adding a Material Property Definition to a Property Set Definition Adding a Project Property Definition to a Property Set Definition Adding an Anchor Property Definition to a Property Set Definition Adding a Graphic Property Definition to a Property Set Definition Sequencing Property Definitions Hiding Properties Editing a Property Set Definition Removing All Property Sets from Objects and Styles Merging Property Set Definitions List Definitions Creating a List Definition for a Manual Property Definition Editing List Definitions Changing the List Item for an Object Attaching Notes or Reference Files to a List Definition Classification Definitions Process Overview: Including Classification Data in Schedules A Classification Use Case Creating a Classification Definition Specifying the Object Types for a Classification Definition Adding Classifications to a Classification Definition Attaching Property Set Definitions to a Classification Definition Editing a Classification Definition Changing the Classification of an Object Attaching Notes and Files to a Classification Display Themes Contents | xxxvii Process Overview: Creating Display Themes Creating and Editing Display Themes Creating a Display Theme Tool Adding a Display Theme to a Drawing Disabling Display Themes Activating Display Themes Display Theme Styles Creating a Display Theme Style Troubleshooting Schedule Tables Question Marks in Cells Object not Listed Which Property Sets to Attach Changing Data in the Schedule Tables Object Numbers Out of Order Locating an Object Selecting an Empty Cell INVALID in a Table Cell Troubleshooting Schedule Table Styles Add Column Button Unavailable Property Sets Unavailable Quantity Column not Totalling Matrix Column Displaying Data Instead of a Matrix Symbol Troubleshooting Classification Definitions Empty Classification Tab in Style Properties Long Title for a Classification Property Classifications Property to a Property Set Definition Including Classifications in a Schedule Table Objects Not Included in the Schedule Classifications Selected but Object Not Included Troubleshooting Schedule Tags Difference Between Schedule Tags and Project Schedule Tags Troubleshooting Units Values on the Extended Data Tab Chapter 47 AEC Content and DesignCenter Overview of AEC Content Predefined AEC Content AEC Content in the Content Browser AEC Content in DesignCenter Adding AEC Content to Drawings Adding Content from the Content Browser Adding Content from DesignCenter Adding Fixture Layouts from DesignCenter Moving Content Between DesignCenter and the Content Browser Creating a Tool from AEC Content in DesignCenter Creating Custom AEC Content Using the AEC Content Wizard Editing AEC Content Modifying DesignCenter Content with the AEC Content Wizard Modifying Fixture Layouts Turning Off the Dimension Scale Override Other Utilities Chapter 48 Cameras Adjusting the Camera Position xxxviii | Contents Chapter 49 Converting Objects to 3D Solids Converting Objects to 3D Solids Converting Objects to 3D Solid Objects Chapter 50 Visual Audit Working with Visual Audit Performing a Visual Audit Chapter 51 Reference AEC Objects Creating an AEC Entity Reference Adding a Reference to an Object Attaching an Object to an Existing Entity Reference Attaching Hyperlinks, Notes, and Files to an Entity Reference Changing the Location of an Entity Reference Chapter 52 Customizing and Adding New Content for Detail Components Introduction A Walkthrough of the Process Component Databases Recipe Specifications Jigs and JigEnts Common Jigs Recipe Logging Blocks and Block Libraries Using Optimal Geometry Naming Blocks Base Points for Blocks Collecting Similar Blocks Block Properties Layer Keys Removing Unnecessary Objects Chapter 53 Migrating Detail Component and Keynote Databases Migrating Your Database Modifications Running the Detail Component/Keynote Database Migration Utility