[. . . ] table of contents
Chapter one · Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] In the case of a basement, the Second Floor will become the ground level floor and the Third Floor will be the second story.
"Drag & Drop" Topography
Select the Topography Tool. To set the actual "layof-the-land" choose "Custom Topography. . . " Then raise and lower the values of each layer in the pop-up menu. Topography with the "+" sign indicate hills and the "" sign indicates valley.
Drawing Topography
Select the Topography Tool. Move the mouse to the location for the next Topography point and click to set that point. After placing the final Topography point, Right-Click to end the Topography drawing.
48
Chapter 4: Drawing Tools
Moving Topography
Select the Pointer Tool. Release the mouse button to reposition the region.
Note:
To draw a straight line, place many points just a few inches apart.
Reshaping Topography
Select the Pointer Tool. Click & Drag on the point selection handles to reshape the Topography. Release the mouse button to reshape the area.
CAD Tool
The CAD Tool is especially useful when diagramming things that you don't wish to appear in the 3D views. It allows geometry like plumbing, electrical, HVAC, outdoor sprinkler systems, etc. , to be placed.
"Drag & Drop" CAD
Select the CAD Tool. Click & Drag an entry from the list.
Reshaping CAD
Select the Pointer Tool. Click & Drag on the point selection handles to reshape the CAD item. Super Home Suite User's Guide
Deck Tool
When the Deck Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. You can Drag & Drop a Deck from the Preview Bar or draw one to meet your needs. You have the option of specifying Skirting, Steps and Railing for each deck section. By Right-clicking on any Deck piece and selecting Custom Deck Side from the menu, you will be able to change the Skirting, Step and Railing options for the entire deck. To add a Deck to the Second Floor, draw the deck on the First Floor and specify an elevation equal to the ceiling height of your first floor. Right click on the deck piece where you wish to add stairs and specify the Total Height equal to the elevation.
NOTE:
To constrain the decking to horizontal or vertical, hold the Shift key down.
50
Chapter 4: Drawing Tools
"Drag & Drop" A Deck
Select the Deck Tool. Release the mouse button anywhere within the design window.
Drawing A Deck
Select the Deck Tool. Move the mouse to the location for the next post and click to set that point. Right click on each Deck piece and specify if it needs skirting, steps or railing.
Tip:
The Interactive Dimensioning feature will be very handy during Deck design. You will be able to space posts exactly as far apart as the building code in your area requires.
Reshaping A Deck
Select the Pointer Tool. Super Home Suite User's Guide
Landscaping Tool
When the Landscaping Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. [. . . ] displays the program's splash screen.
110
Chapter 10: 3D Furniture WorkshopTM
Creating Custom 3D Objects
With Punch!Custom furniture, decks, appliances, etc. , can all be created, then you can import those creations into your design. Launch 3D Furniture Workshop by clicking on the icon in the lower right of your screen or by selecting Launch 3D Furniture Workshop from the File menu. Select the 2D/3D Rectangle Tool and move the pointer to the Floor Grid. [. . . ]