Default Settings

Default Settings can be accessed by selecting Edit> Default Settings. Click the "+" next to Walls to display the walls sub-headings. Select a subheading and click the Edit... button to open the Wall Defaults dialog associated with your selection.

Wall defaults can also be accessed by double-clicking the Wall Tools button.

The settings in the various wall defaults dialogs determine what wall types are drawn when the different wall tools are used. It is a good idea to be familiar with these settings and how they relate to your style of building. See "Wall Type Definitions".

General Wall Defaults

The settings in the General Wall Defaults dialog control general attributes that apply to all wall types. See "General Wall Defaults Dialog".

Wall Defaults

Double-click the Exterior Wall or Interior Wall button to open the Interior/Exterior Wall Defaults dialog and specify which wall type is drawn when using the Interior and Exterior Wall tools. See "Exterior/Interior Wall Defaults Dialog".

Foundation and Retaining Wall Defaults

Double-click the Foundation Wall button or Retaining Wall button to open the Foundation Defaults dialog and specify which wall type is drawn when the Foundation and Retaining Wall tools are used, the size of the footings, and other information used when building foundations. See "Foundation Defaults".

Pony Wall Defaults

Double-click the Pony Wall button to open the Pony Wall Defaults dialog and set the wall type used for both the upper and lower portion of pony walls and other data used when drawing pony walls. See "Pony Wall Defaults Dialog".

Railing Defaults Dialog

Double-click either the Straight Railing or Curved Railing button to open the Railing Defaults dialog and specify what type of railing is drawn when either Railing tool is used.

The tabs in this dialog are the same as their respective tabs in the Wall Specification dialog. See "Wall Specification Dialog".

Deck Railing Defaults Dialog

Double-click the Deck Tools parent button or any of its child tools except Polygon Shaped Deck to open the Deck Railing Defaults dialog.

The tabs in this dialog are the same as their respective tabs in the Wall Specification dialog. See "Wall Specification Dialog".

Fencing Defaults Dialog

Double-click the Fencing Tools parent button or either of its child tools to open the Fencing Defaults dialog and specify what type of fencing is drawn when using the Fencing tool.

The tabs in this dialog are the same as their respective tabs in the Wall Specification dialog. See "Wall Specification Dialog".