SDC Books - Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004 Intermediate

 

 

Autodesk 
Architectural Desktop 2004 Intermediate

Release 2004

Text by Elise Moss

 
     
 

Description

Elise Moss returns with an Intermediate textbook on Autodesk's Architectural Desktop. The text assumes familiarity with the basic tools within the software and takes you to the next level, with tutorials on layer standards, creation of custom window assemblies and curtain walls, roof slabs, roof miter tools, managing a multi-story commercial structure, using mass elements for conceptual modeling, and more. Practice quizzes are included at the end of each chapter to help focus the student on key points. The book answers common technical support questions, such as: how to add a handle to a door style; how to add an elevator; and how to make the pivot point of a slab invisible.

Each tutorial comes with simple step by step instructions, pictures and diagrams; lots of tips and tricks to help you boost your productivity. For users who want to get more out of their software, this book will become a welcome desktop companion and guide. 

 

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Table of Contents

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Overview

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Mass Elements and Mass Groups

Create and modify Mass Elements; add Mass groups; add elements to Mass Groups; Model Explorer; create a profile; more Mass Elements; use Model Explorer to explore alternate designs.

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Creating a Multi-Storied Building 

Generate floor slice; attach objects to floor slice; convert Floorplates to polylines, [alternate exercise: convert Floorplates to space boundaries]; add dispay configuration; edit Layer Standards; convert polylines to walls.

4.

 

Working with Walls and Window Assemblies

Clean up exterior walls; wall cleanup groups; erase unneeded walls; wall cleanup - floors 1 and 2; align walls.

5.

 

Curtain Walls

Create a Curtain Wall; change the Curtain Wall display; convert to Curtain Wall; create and apply a Curtain Wall style; add an opening; copy a Curtain Wall Unit style; modify a Curtain Wall style; merge Cells; add a door.

6.

 

Window Assemblies 

Create window assemblies; edit and add window assembly styles; create window assemblies from linework or layout grids; place and edit window assemblies; add doors to Window Assemblies and Window Assembly styles.

7.

 

Floor Slabs

Create a slab from walls or a polyline; create a sloping slab; Slab Tools; slab holes.

8.

 

Column Grids and Structural Members 

Rectangular column grid; radial column grid; clip a rectangular grid; label column grid; create a column grid bubble; create structural member styles; add structural members; add beams; radial beams; add hyperlinks.

9.

 

Vertical Transportation 

Layer standards review; add slab; add stair; add railing; create a straight ramp; create a u-shaped stair; create a multi-landing stair; create a spiral stair; working with railings; create an elevator.

10.

 

Roofs 

Flat roof; gables and hips; roof slabs; dormers; roof slab tools and styles; roff slab miter.

11.

Commercial Lavatories

Toilet layouts; Refedit; add a handle to a door;.

Index

 351 pages