Chief_Architect_X1

installation
  what's in the product box
  system requirements
  installing chief architect
    setup wizard welcome
    setup maintenance
    license agreement
    choose destination location
    custom libraries option
    irc checklist license agreement
    setup wizard complete
  installing your hardware lock
    your hardware lock
    before installing your lock
    installing your lock
    if you receive an error message
  starting chief architect
    registration wizard
    enter cd key
    user information
    mailing address
    online registration
    completing the registration wizard
    password not obtained
  startup options
  manufacturer libraries
  program updates
  uninstalling chief architect
  training videos
overview
  introduction
  chief architect full vs. lite
  startup options
  the chief architect environment
    object-based design
    3d drafting
    easy access to tools
    using the mouse
    using the edit handles
  toolbars
    parent and child tools
    drop down tools
    toolbar configurations
    customizable toolbars
    the edit toolbar
    shortcut keys
  menus
    contextual menus
  dialogs
    specification dialogs
  the status bar
  preferences and defaults
    preferences
    defaults
    dynamic defaults
    template plans
  drawing a plan
    set the defaults
    draw the floors
    entering dimensions
    build the foundation
    add structure and details
    create the layout
  viewing your plan
    vector views
    render views
  program updates
  getting help
menus and toolbar buttons
  chapter overview
  toolbar customization dialog
    tools tab
    adding toolbar buttons
    removing tools from toolbars
    toolbar tab
    configurations tab
  toolbars and menus
  toolbar configurations
    color palettes
  restoring toolbars
  chief architect's tools
    file menu
    edit menu
    build menu
    terrain menu
    library menu
    3d menu
    cad menu
    tools menu
    window menu
    help menu
  mep toolbar configuration buttons
    mep configuration buttons
  toggle buttons
    toggle buttons
  edit toolbar buttons
  other buttons
editing objects
  introduction
  architectural vs cad objects
  defaults and preferences
    snap settings
    edit behaviors
    edit object parts
    rotate/resize about
    arc creation modes
  snap behaviors
  object snaps
    object snap behaviors
    extension snaps
    object snaps hotkeys
    the "s"key - case study
  angle snaps
    angle snap settings
    angle snaps and object snaps
  grid snaps
    grid snaps and angle snaps
  edit behaviors
    default
    alternate
    move
    resize
    concentric
    fillet
  creating objects
    clicking
    clicking and dragging
    entering coordinates
    importing objects
  selecting objects
    select objects
    selecting similar objects
    selected edge
    edit object parts
    select next object
    marquee select
    shift select
    select all
    edit area tools
    using a fence
    select same type
  editing line based objects
    using the edit handles
    using dimensions
    using extension line snaps
    using the specification dialog
    using the edit toolbar
  editing arc based objects
    using the edit handles
    using dimensions
    using extension line snaps
    using the specification dialog
    using the edit toolbar
    show arc centers
    using lock center
  editing open polyline based objects
    using the edit handles
    using dimensions
    using extension line snaps
    using the specification dialog
    using the edit toolbar
  editing closed-polyline based objects
    using the edit handles
    using dimensions
    using extension line snaps
    using the specification dialog
    using the edit toolbar
  editing box-based objects
    using the edit handles
    using dimensions
    using the specification dialog
    using the edit toolbar
  editing spline based objects
    using the edit handles
    using the edit toolbar
    advanced splines
    lock control handle angle
    straighten spline segment
  editing circles, ovals and ellipses
    using the edit handles
    using the edit toolbar
  architectural and cad blocks
    blocking objects
    add to library
    replace from library
  displaying objects
    drawing groups
    move to front of group
    patterns and textures
    delete surface
  moving objects
    using the edit handles
    bumping/pushing
    cad stops move/wall stops move
    unrestricted movement
    accurate move
    point to point move
    center object
    move to framing reference
    using the move object using dimension dialog
    enter coordinates
    using the transform/replicate object dialog
  aligning objects
    using snap settings
    using dimensions
    cad stops move/wall stops move
    using make parallel/perpendicular
    center object
    using make arc tangent
    aligning arc centers
    aligning objects on different floors
  resizing objects
    using the edit handles
    using the specification dialog
    using the transform/replicate object dialog
  reshaping objects
    using the edit handles
    using the specification dialog
    using dimensions
    break line
    change line/arc
    make parallel/perpendicular
    fillet two lines
    chamfer two lines
    deleting intervening lines
    convert arc/circle to polyline
    convert to spline
    union, intersection, subtract
  rotating objects
    using the edit handles
    using the specification dialog
    rotate/resize about
    entering coordinates
    using angular dimensions
    make parallel/perpendicular with polyline based objects
    using the transform/replicate object dialog
    rotate view
  reflecting objects
    reflect about object
    using the transform/replicate object dialog
    reverse plan
    reverse direction
  copying and pasting objects
    cut
    copy
    paste
    copy/paste
    sticky mode
    copy and paste in place
    paste hold position
    paste special
    multiple copy
    using the transform/replicate object dialog
    copy region as picture
    using point to point move
    using reflect about object
  deleting objects
    delete objects dialog
    deleting polyline edges
    delete surface
  trim and extend
    trim objects
    extend objects
  transform/replicate object dialog
    transform/replicate object dialog
  union, intersection, and subtract
    union
    intersection
    subtract
  converting objects
    cad to walls
    cad detail from view
    convert polyline
    convert polyline dialog
    convert to plain polyline
    convert to solid
    convert to spline
    convert spline to polyline
  select same / load same
    select same type
    load to make same value
  edit area tools
    edit area
    edit area visible
    edit area (all floors)
    edit area (all floors) visible
    edit area polyline
    using the edit handles
    using the edit toolbar
    place at allowed angles dialog
file management
  chapter overview
  compatibility with previous versions
  creating a new plan
  creating a new layout
  saving a plan or layout file
  organizing your files
  save and save as
  saving a plan thumbnail
  auto archive
    archive files
    manage archives
    auto save files
  undo files
  opening a plan or layout file
  project browser
  project information
    designer information
    client information
    registered user information
  template files
    opening template plans
    updating templates
  searching for plans
    find plan wizard
    creating a plan database file
    editing a plan database file
    edit plan database dialog
  closing plans and views
  exporting a plan
  exporting an entire plan
    returning client viewer files
  exiting chief architect
defaults & preferences
  chapter overview
  default settings
    cabinet defaults
    cad defaults
    camera defaults
    dimension defaults
    door defaults
    dormer defaults
    electrical defaults
    floor defaults
    foundation defaults
    framing defaults
    layer sets defaults
    material defaults
    plan and layout defaults
    road, sidewalk, & driveway defaults
    schedule defaults
    text, callout, & marker defaults
    wall, railing, and fencing defaults
    window defaults
    reset defaults
  dynamic defaults
  plan defaults
    plan defaults dialog
  reset to defaults
  preferences dialog
  appearance panel
  colors panel
  font panel
  library browser panel
  text & page setup panel
  general panel
  folders panel
    temporary file directories
    graphics directories
  new plans panel
  layers panel
  unit conversions panel
  time tracker panel
  architectural panel
  cad panel
  line properties panel
  sun angle panel
  edit panel
  behaviors panel
  snap properties panel
  material list panel
  report style panel
  master list panel
  categories panel
  render panel
    other render settings
  texture filter panel
  reset options panel
layers
  chapter overview
  layer sets
    layout layer sets
    layer sets & templates
    modify all layer sets
    layer set defaults
  layer set management
  active layer set control
  layer display options dialog
  displaying objects
    in all views
    materials lists
    locking layers
  select layer dialog
  layer tab
  layer painter
  exporting/importing layer sets
    exporting layer sets
    importing layer sets
  layer set defaults dialog
walls, railings, & fencing
  chapter overview
  default settings
    general wall defaults
    wall defaults
    foundation and retaining wall defaults
    pony wall defaults
    railing defaults dialog
    deck railing defaults dialog
    fencing defaults dialog
  the wall tools
    exterior walls
    interior walls
    foundation walls
    pony walls
    railings
    invisible walls
    polygon shaped room
    hatch wall
    break wall
    fix wall connections
    define wall types
  the deck tools
    deck railing
    deck edges
    polygon shaped deck
  the fencing tools
    fencing
  exterior and interior walls
  foundation walls
  pony walls
    changing wall types for pony walls
  railings
  invisible walls
    important notes on invisible walls
  polygon shaped rooms and decks
  hatch wall
  break wall
  deck railings
  deck edge
  fencing
  drawing walls
    temporary dimensions
    continuous wall drawing
    drawing curved walls
    wall positioning
    house wizard
  connecting walls
    fix connections
    connect walls
    rejoining colinear walls
  displaying walls
    in floor plan view
    in 3d views
    displaying pony walls in floor plan view
  editing walls
    selecting walls
    using edit handles
    same wall type edit handles
    locked vs. unlocked centers
    wall heights
    moving walls using dimensions
    using the edit buttons
  editing straight/curved wall combinations
    make arc tangent
  aligning walls
    aligning colinear walls
    creating a nook
    aligning walls between floors
    aligning curved walls between floors
    aligning curved walls with straight walls
  attic walls
  double walls
    frame through
    split framing
    furred wall
    openings in double walls
  cad to walls
    convert cad to walls dialog
  wall type definitions
    system default walls
    user specified walls
  wall type definitions dialog
    the main layer
    iwalllay.dat and mwalllay.dat
  exporting wall definitions
  importing wall definitions
  curved walls and roofs
    concave curved walls & roofs
  stepped and raked walls
    stepped walls & footings
    raked walls
    compound raked walls
  wall specification dialog
    general tab
    roof tab
    foundation tab
    wall types tab
    wall types tab for pony walls
    railing tab
    newels/balusters tab
    wall covering tab
    handrail tab
    layer tab
    materials tab
  wall hatch specification dialog
    layer tab
    fill style tab
  wall/railing/fencing defaults
    general wall defaults dialog
    exterior/interior wall defaults dialog
    pony wall defaults dialog
rooms
  chapter overview
  room definition
  room defaults
  room material defaults
    floor and ceiling materials
    wall materials
  floor & ceiling heights
    split levels
  selecting rooms
    the exterior room
    in 3d views
    using select same type
  room types
    available room types
    effects of room types
  room labels
    room label defaults
    displaying room labels
    editing room labels
    room area
    living area
    living area vs. footprint
  decks
    deck stairs
    deck framing
    deck planking
  editing rooms
    in 3d views
    using the edit buttons
  special ceilings
    lowered ceiling height
    cathedral ceilings
    tray ceilings
    other special ceilings
  room polylines
    room molding polylines
    make room molding polyline dialog
    expand room polyline
  room specification dialog
    general tab
    structure tab
    deck tab
    moldings tab
    wall covering tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
doors
  chapter overview
  door defaults
  the door tools
    hinged doors
    doorways
    sliding doors
    pocket doors
    bifold doors
    garage doors
    the doorway library
    the doors library
    creating your own doors
  displaying doors
    in floor plan view
    threshold lines
    in 3d views
  editing doors
    using the mouse
    using dimensions
    in the specification dialog
    using the edit buttons
  centering doors and windows
  changing door swings
    hinged doors
    sliding doors
    pocket doors
    bifold doors
  special doors
    wrapped openings
    openings in railings
    transoms above doors
    placing a gable over a door
    custom muntins
    blocked doors and windows
    making a passthrough
  door specification dialog
    general tab
    options tab
    curved options
    frame & trim tab
    lites tab
    arch tab
    hardware tab
    moldings tab
    layer tab
    materials tab
    label tab
  door schedules
windows
  chapter overview
  window defaults
  the window tools
    standard windows
    bay windows
    box windows
    bow windows
    windows library
  special windows
    creating manual bay, boxand bow windows
    corner windows
    creating your own windows
    placing a gableover a window
    stained glass
  stacked windows
    automatically mulled units
    manually mulled units
    selecting components of mulled units
  window levels
  displaying windows
    in floor plan view
    in 3d views
  editing windows
    using the mouse
    using dimensions
    in the specification dialog
    using the edit buttons
  custom muntins
    creating muntins
    removing muntins
  bay, box, and bow windows
    editing bay, boxand bow windows
    displaying bay, box and bow windows
    components
    resizing components
    ceilings
    lowering the ceiling
    creating a bench seat
  bay, box, bow windows & roofs
    hip roofs
    place under roof slope
    use existing roof
    place under roof - rectangular
    rectangular hip roof
    gable roof
  window specification dialog
    general tab
    options tab
    curved options
    options tab for mulled units
    sash & frame tab
    sash & frame tab for mulled units
    casing tab
    lites tab
    shape tab
    examples of shaped windows
    arch tab
    treatments tab
    moldings tab
    layer tab
    materials tab
    label tab
  bay/box window specification dialog
    general tab
    layer tab
  bow window specification
  window schedules
multiple floors
  chapter overview
  floor defaults
    floor defaults dialog
  working with multiple floors
  floor tools
  adding floors
    adding floors between existing floors
    adding a foundation
  exchanging floors
  deleting floors
  copying floors
  the current floor
    floor up/ floor down
    change floor
  reference floor
    reference display
    swap floor/reference
    reference display options
foundations
  chapter overview
  foundation defaults
  building a foundation
    foundation tab
    footings
    monolithic slab
    piers
    materials tab
  new floor dialog
  displaying foundations
  editing foundations
  aligning stem walls and footings
  resizing stem walls
    in 3d views
  deleting foundations
  rebuilding monolithic slab foundations
  foundations and room specification
    garages
  the slab tools
    slabs
    slab holes
    piers & pads
    platform holes
    slabs and the materials list
  editing piers and pads
  slab specification dialog
    general tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
roofs
  chapter overview
  roof defaults
  automatic roofs vs. manual roofs
    automatically generated roofs
    manually drawn roof systems
    using both automatic and manual techniques
  the roof tools
    build roof
    roof plane
    ceiling plane
    gable/roof line
    skylights
    auto floating dormer
    auto dormer
    fix roofs
    delete roof planes
  automatically generated roof styles
    auto rebuild roofs
    wall specification dialog
    pitch
    auto roof returns
  some common roof types
    hip roof
    gable roof
    high shed/gable wall
  roof baseline polylines
    editing roof baseline polylines
    an example
  manual roofs
  drawing roof planes
    the baseline
  curved roof planes
    curving a single roof plane
    curving two roof planes
    compound curved roof planes
  dormers
    manually drawn dormers
    auto floating dormer
    auto dormer
    dormer defaults
    editing dormers
  roof returns
  displaying roof planes
  editing roof planes
    adding a step to an edge
    aligning roof edges
    joining roof planes
    move to be coplanar
    raising/lowering roof planes
    change roof pitch or height dialog
    changing the baseline angle
    deleting roof planes
  editing curved roof planes
    curved join edges
  editing auto dormers
    using the mouse
    editing the window
    using the specification dialog
    exploding dormers
  locating roof plane intersections
  ceiling planes
    displaying ceiling planes
    deleting ceiling planes
  gable/roof line
    creating gable walls and gable dormers
    covering alcoves
    multiple copy
    creating roof lines
  skylights
    editing skylights
  gutters
  gable over door/window
  automatic rebuild of floors & ceilings
  build roof dialog
    build tab
    options tab
    gutter tab
    frieze tab
    materials tab
  roof baseline specification dialog
    roof baseline tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
  roof plane specification dialog
    general tab
    options tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  ceiling plane specification dialog
    general tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  dormer specification dialog
    general tab
    line style tab
  dormer defaults
  roof hole/skylight specification dialog
    general tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  roof pitches in degrees
stairs
  chapter overview
  stair tools
    straight stairs
    click stairs
    curved stairs
  anatomy of a staircase
  drawing stairs
  creating curved stairs
  merging stair sections
    locked tread width
    curved subsections
  displaying stairs
  editing stairs
    using the mouse
    using the edit toolbar
    adjusting the radius of curved stairs
  winders
    tight winders
  stair landings
    custom shaped landings
    landing height
    unlocked landings
    locked landings
  maintaining tread width
    walk line
    lock tread width
    ignore subsection boundaries
  flared stairs and curved treads
    creating a flared stair
    symmetrically flared stairs
    adjusting the flare radius
    treads perpendicular to flare
    curving the treads
  starter treads
  wrapped stairs
  other special railings & stairs
    partial railings
    solid railings
    concrete stairs
    steel stringer
    masonry stairs
  creating a stairwell
    creating a stairwell automatically
    creating a stairwell manually
  rooms below staircases
  staircase specification dialog
    general tab
    style tab
    newels/balusters tab
    handrail tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  stair landing specification dialog
    general tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
framing
  chapter overview
  framing defaults
  manual framing vs. automatic framing
    wall/floor/ceilingframing
    roof framing
  the framing tools
    rafter
    roof truss
    roof beam
    joist
    floor/ceiling truss
    floor/ceiling beam
    post
    framing reference marker
    bearing line
    joist direction
  blocking and bridging
    joist and roof blocking
    wall bridging
  automatic framing
    joists and rafters
    joist orientation
    mixing rafters and trusses
  build framing dialog
    floor tabs
    wall tab
    openings tab
    headers tab
    posts/beams tab
    roof tab
    trusses tab
    truss spacing
    materials tab
  framing reference markers
    placing framing reference markers
    using framing references
  bearing lines
  joist direction lines
    joist direction specification dialog
    using joist direction lines
  wall framing details
  drawing wall framing members
  displaying framing
    in floor plan view
    in 3d views
    in cross section/elevation views
  editing framing
    using the edit handles
    using the edit toolbar
    mitered joints
    wall details
    roof and floor trusses
    deleting framing
  keeping framing current
    automatic framing
    manual framing
  framing and the materials list
  framing specification dialog
    general tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  beam specification dialog
    general tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  post specification dialog
    general tab
trusses
  chapter overview
    disclaimer
  floor and ceiling trusses
  roof trusses
    attic trusses
  editing trusses
    using dimensions
    using the edit handles
    using the edit toolbar
    copying trusses
  editing truss shape
  truss details
  truss labels
  mixing trusses with stick framing
  truss base
  hip trusses
    step down hip
    subgirder hip
    drop hip
    advantages and disadvantages of the different hip systems
  girder trusses
  scissors trusses
  truss base specification dialog
    general tab
    options tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
  roof truss specification dialog
    general tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  floor/ceiling truss specification dialog
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
electrical
  chapter overview
  the electrical tools
    outlets
    lights
    light render data
    switches
  creating wiring schematics
    connect electrical
  auto place outlets
  electrical library
  displaying electrical objects
  editing electrical objects
    moving electrical objects using dimensions
    using the edit handles
    using the edit buttons
    adjusting the height of electrical objects
    deleting electrical objects
  electrical service specification dialog
    service data tab
    light data tab
    layer tab
    materials tab
  electrical defaults
trim & molding
  chapter overview
  corner boards
  corner board specification dialog
    general tab
    layer tab
    materials tab
  quoins
  quoin specification dialog
    layer tab
    materials tab
  molding profiles
    creating a molding profile
    place molding profile
  symbol moldings
    creating a symbol molding
  molding polylines
    molding polyline tool
    molding line tool
    3d molding polyline tool
    3d molding line tool
    editing molding polylines
    moldings and profiles library
    converting room molding
    converting a cad polyline
  displaying molding polylines
  changing profiles on existing moldings
  frieze moldings
    creating frieze moldings
    displaying frieze moldings
    selecting frieze moldings
    editing frieze moldings
  molding polyline specification dialog
    general tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    arc tab
    moldings tab
    molding extruded outside (inside unchecked)
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  3d molding polyline specification dialog
    general tab
    selected line tab
    selected arc tab
    moldings tab
    line style tab
    materials tab
cabinets
  chapter overview
  cabinet defaults
  the cabinet tools
    base cabinets
    wall cabinets
    full height cabinets
    soffits
    shelves
    partitions
    custom countertops
    custom counter holes
    cabinet modules library
    cabinet door and drawer library
    built-in appliances
    electrical objects
  displaying cabinets
    in floor plan view
    in 3d views
  cabinet labels
  editing cabinets
    using the mouse
    multiple cabinets
    using the edit buttons
    add to library
  editing the cabinet door/drawer style
  editing custom countertops
    using the mouse
    using the edit toolbar
  joined cabinets
    exposed end cabinets
    kitchen island
    moving walls with cabinets attached
  special cabinets
    normal cabinets
    corner cabinets
    end cabinets
    radius end cabinets
    peninsula radius cabinets
    angled front cabinets
    bow front cabinets
    fillers
    blind cabinets
  cabinet specification dialog
    general tab
    front tab
    fill tab
    hardware tab
    moldings tab
    layer tab
    materials tab
    label tab
  cabinet shelf specification dialog
    automatic
    manual
  shelf/partition specification dialog
    general tab
    fill tab
    moldings tab
    layer tab
    materials tab
  custom countertop specification dialog
    general tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    moldings tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  cabinet defaults
    general cabinet defaults
    base, full height, wall, shelf, partition
terrain
  chapter overview
  terrain configuration button
  terrain tools
  terrain elevation tools
    elevation points
    elevation lines
    elevation splines
    elevation regions
    terrain breaks
  terrain modifier tools
  terrain feature tools
    terrain holes
  garden bed tools
    polyline garden bed
    round garden bed
    kidney shaped garden bed
  water feature tools
    round pond
    kidney shaped pond
    stream
  terrain wall and curb tools
    terrain walls
    retaining walls
    terrain curbs
  stepping stone tools
    polyline stepping stone
    round stepping stone
  plant tools
  sprinkler tools
  sun shadows
  hardiness zones
  the terrain library
  clearing the terrain
  displaying terrain
    building the terrain
    terrain & 3d drawing time
  editing terrain objects
    edit handles for terrain objects
    opening terrain objects for specification
    edit toolbar buttons for terrain objects
    moving terrain objects using dimensions
  creating a plot plan
  plant image specification dialog
    image tab
    transparency tab
    plant information tab
    plant description tab
    layer tab
  plant specification dialog
    general tab
    options tab
    fill tab
    layer tab
    materials tab
    label tab
  plant chooser dialog
    plant information tab
    plant description tab
  terrain specification dialog
    general tab
    contours tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  elevation point specification dialog
    general tab
    attributes tab
  elevation line specification dialog
    elevation tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
  flat region specification dialog
  hill / valley specification dialog
    hill / valley tab
    polyline tab
    spline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
  raised / lowered region specification dialog
  terrain feature specification dialog
    general tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  terrain break specification dialog
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
  terrain path specification dialog
    general tab
    polyline tab
    spline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  sprinkler specification dialog
    general tab
    options tab
    fill tab
    fill style tab
    layer tab
    spray fill tab
    materials tab
    label tab
  importing terrain data
    text files
    dxf/dwg files
  import terrain wizard
    select file
    filter data
    scale data
  importing dxf/dwg elevation data
  converting cad lines to terrain data
    convert polyline
roads & sidewalks
  chapter overview
  road and sidewalk defaults
  the road tools
    straight road
    spline road
    road polyline
    median
    driveway
    cul-de-sac
    road stripe
    road marking
    straight sidewalk
    spline sidewalk
    polyline sidewalk
    auto generate sidewalks
  displaying road objects
    in floor plan view
    in 3d views
  editing road objects
    using the mouse
    using the edit buttons
  adding road objects to the library
  road specification dialog
    general tab
    curb tab
    polyline tab
    spline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  median specification dialog
  driveway specification dialog
    general tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  road marking specification dialog
    general tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  sidewalk specification dialog
    general tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
other objects
  chapter overview
  primitive tools
    box
    sphere
    cylinder
    cone
    polyline solids
  creating primitives
    in floor plan view
    in 3d views
    convert to solid
  editing primitives
    using the mouse
    using the edit buttons
    creating complex structures with primitives
  3d box specification dialog
    line style tab
    materials tab
  sphere specification dialog
    line style tab
    materials tab
  cylinder specification dialog
    line style tab
    materials tab
  cone specification dialog
    line style tab
    materials tab
  solid specification dialog
    line style tab
    materials tab
  polyline solids
    creating polyline solids
    converting cad polylines
    convert to solid
  polyline solid specification dialog
    general tab
    polyline tab
    selected line tab
    line style tab
    fill style tab
    materials tab
  soffits
    soffit defaults
    placing soffits
  special applications for soffits
    masonry veneer
    tile surrounds
  calculating materials on soffits
  soffit specification dialog
    general tab
    options tab
    moldings tab
    layer tab
    materials tab
    label tab
    sloped soffits
  fireplaces
    built into a wall
    freestanding
    fireplace foundations
  fireplace specification dialog
    general tab
    firebox tab
    layer tab
    materials tab
  library fireplaces
    placing a library fireplace
  chimneys
    chimneys for masonry fireplaces
    chimney chases & caps
architectural blocks
  chapter overview
  architectural vs cad blocks
  creating architectural blocks
    the library
  displaying architectural blocks
  editing architectural blocks
    using the edit handles
    using edit buttons
  exploding architectural blocks
  architectural blocks, sub-objects, and components
    editing sub-objects
  adding architectural blocks to the library
  architectural block specification dialog
    general tab
    layer tab
    label tab
libraries
  chapter overview
  third party libraries
  bonus libraries
  the library browser
    using the menus
    docking the library browser
  adding to the library
    adding a new library
    adding a third party library
    inserting a new folder
    adding a new object
    adding materials and imagesto the library
    adding backdrops to the library
    refresh library browser
  editing libraries
    copy library list
    copying folders and library objects
    deleting libraries
    renaming libraries
    expand/collapse all
    components
    open symbol
    preferences
    moving folders and library objects
    keyboard commands
  select library object dialog
  replace from library
  library categories
  my libraries
  architectural blocks
  backdrops
  cabinet doors and drawers
  cabinet modules
  cad blocks
  doors
  doorways
  electrical
  exterior fixtures
    sunrooms
  interior fixtures
  exterior furnishing
  interior furnishings
  geometric shapes
  hardware
  images
  line styles
  materials
  millwork
  moldings and profiles
  plants
  sprinklers
  terrain
  windows
  manufacturers
  library search dialog
    basic search tab
    advanced search tab
    search attributes
  placing library objects
    specification dialogs
    place library object button
    moldings and profiles
    materials
    placement restrictions
  place library object button
  displaying library objects
  editing library objects
    symbols vs. native objects
    remove manufacturer lock
    deleting built-in fixtures and appliances
    using edit handles
  library objects and the materials list
  library object specification dialog
    general tab
    options tab
    fill tab
    layer tab
    materials tab
    label tab
materials
  chapter overview
  creating materials
    from the library browser
    using paste image
    converting textures to materials
    converting material.dat files
    converting materialtemplate plans
  mapping patterns and textures
    determining the origin
  managing plan materials
    plan materials dialog
  applying materials
    object specification dialog
    from the library browser
    material painter
    material eyedropper
  viewing materials
  materials tab
  editing materials
    plan materials
    adjust material definition
    library browser
  define material dialog
    general tab
    types
    pattern tab
    texture tab
    render tab
    render tab - advanced
    raytrace tab
    manufacturer tab
  material defaults dialog
  color chooser dialog
zoom & view tools
  chapter overview
  zoom tools
    zooming with the mouse wheel
  undo zoom
  fill window
    fill window building only
  panning the display
    using the scroll bars
    using the arrow keys
    using the mouse
    using the pan window tool
  window menu tools
  cascade
  tiling views
  arrange icons
  swapping views
  aerial view
  closing views
vector views
  chapter overview
  defaults and preferences
  vector view tools
    camera views
    overviews
    cross section/elevation views
  3d tools
  creating camera views
  moving a camera in 3d views
    move camera with mouse tools
    move camera with arrow keys
    move camera tools
    orbit camera tools
    tilt camera tools
    keyboard camera movements
  field of view
  editing a camera in floor plan view
  creating overviews
    full overview
    floor overview
    framing overview
  displaying vector views
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