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Book SynopsisReady or not, it's high time to make BIM a part of your practice, or at least your vocabulary, and this book has as much to offer beginners as it does seasoned users of building information modeling software.Chicago Architect The first book devoted to the subject of how BIM affects individuals and organizations working within the ever-changing construction industry, BIM and Integrated Design discusses the implementation of building information modeling software as a cultural process with a focus on the technology's impact and transformative effectboth potentially disruptive and liberatingon the social, psychological, and practical aspects of the workplace. BIM and Integrated Design answers the questions that BIM poses to the firm that adopts it. Through thorough research and a series of case study interviews with industry leadersand leaders in the making out from behind the monitorBIM and Integrated Design helps you learn: Table of ContentsIntroductory Statement by The American Institute of Architects vii Preface ix Acknowledgments xiii Introduction xv PART I BIM As Though People Mattered 1 Chapter 1 WHAT YOU ADOPT WHEN ADOPTING BIM 3 Chapter 2 THE SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF IMPLEMENTING BIM 29 Case Study Interview with Paul Durand, AIA, and Allison Scott, Winter Street Architects 46 Case Study Interview with Aaron Greven, BIM Consultant 53 Chapter 3 WHO WORKS IN BIM AND WHO DOESN’T 63 Case Study Interview with Jack Hungerford, PhD 69 Case Study Interview with Kristine K. Fallon, FAIA, Kristine Fallon Associates 76 PART II Leading Integrated Design 89 Chapter 4 WORKING WITH OTHERS IN BIM 91 Case Study Interview with Rich Nitzsche, CIO, Perkins + Will 111 Chapter 5 BIM AND INTEGRATED DESIGN 127 Case Study Interview with Andy Stapleton and Peter Rumpf, Mortenson Construction 140 Case Study Interview with Jonathan Cohen, FAIA, Architect and Author 148 PART III Leading and Learning 157 Chapter 6 LEADING FROM THE MODEL 159 Case Study Interview with Bradley Beck, Architect and BIM Manager 171 Case Study Interview with Charles Hardy, director, Office of Project Delivery at U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service National Capital Region 191 Chapter 7 LEARNING BIM AND INTEGRATED DESIGN 201 Case Study Interview with Yanni Loukissas, PhD, Postdoctoral associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 209 Case Study Interview with Phil Bernstein, FAIA, vice president, Autodesk 218 Epilogue 235 Index 237

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to SketchUp addressing the specific needs of interior designers Already a common and popular tool for architects and landscape architects, SketchUp is increasingly finding a place in the professional workflow of interior designers.Table of ContentsForeword vii Chapter 1: What Is SketchUp and How Do Interior Designers Use It? 1 What Is SketchUp? 1 Who Uses It? 2 Is It Easy to Learn? 2 What Is SketchUp Used For? 2 The Difference between Traditional CAD Drawings and Models 2 How SketchUp Displays the Model 3 Types of Models 3 What SketchUp Make (Free Version) Can Do 4 What SketchUp Pro Can Do 5 How Designers Use SketchUp 9 Chapter 2: Getting Started 13 Hardware, Operating System, and Browser Requirements 13 The Video Card 14 The Space Navigator 3D Mouse 14 Use a Tablet PC 15 Download SketchUp Make 16 The Workspace 20 Run Multiple SketchUp Files at the Same Time 22 Save Options 23 Backup Files 24 Chapter 3: Exploring the Interface 25 Select or Change a Template 25 Add the Large Tool Set 25 The Select Tool 27 The Rectangle Tool 28 The Inference Engine 28 The Push/Pull Tool 29 Input Numbers 30 The Pan and Orbit Tools 31 The P Modifier Keys 32 The Escape Key 32 The Zoom Tool 32 The Views Toolbar: Generate Orthographic Drawings 32 Select with Selection and Crossing Windows 35 Select by Clicking, Right-Clicking, and Holding the Shift and Control Keys 36 The Move Tool 37 Customize the Desktop 38 Make a Custom Template 41 The Help Function 42 Manage Dialog Boxes 42 Chapter 4: Modeling Furniture, Cabinetry, and Accessories 45 Faces and Edges 45 The Eraser Tool and Erasing 45 The Pencil and Freehand Tools 46 The Move Tool 47 Stickiness 48 Groups 49 Causes of a Non-Filling Face 51 Color-Coordinate the Model’s Lines with the Axes by Changing the Edge Style Setting 52 Model a Table 53 Model a Bookcase 62 Model a Clock with Radial Array 79 Chapter 5: Drafting, Modeling, and Furnishing a Floor Plan 85 Prepare a Raster File for Import 85 Draft a Plan by Tracing a Raster Image 85 Trace Interior Walls 93 Edge Styles Again 94 From Plan to Model 96 Flashing Planes 100 Draft a Plan from a Paper Sketch 102 Interior vs. Exterior Models. 108 Components in Single- vs. Double-Sided Walls 108 Create Plan and Elevation Views 116 Model a Building from an AutoCAD Plan 121 Interact with Revit, 20–20, and Other Programs 124 “Clipping” (Disappearing Geometry) 125 Model a Sloped Ceiling with the Protractor Tool 125 Chapter 6: Modeling a Two-Story House Interior 131 Model the Shell and First Floor 131 Model the Second Floor 137 Model the Living Room 145 Model a Cabinet 147 Model Crown Molding with the Follow Me Tool 151 Model a Stairs Guard 155 Edit a Downloaded Staircase 156 The Outliner 164 Chapter 7: Painting with Colors, Textures, and Photo-Matching 169 What Is Painting? 169 Paint with Native SketchUp Materials 169 Paint with Textures 174 Paint the Stairs 176 Import Swatches from Other Models 178 Put New Colors and Textures into the Software 178 Check Face Orientation on Painted Surfaces with Entity Info and Face Style 180 Apply a Real-Life Design Scheme to the Model 180 Import a Texture 183 Import an Image 188 Photo-Match an Interior Space 202 Chapter 8: Enhancing and Presenting the Model 209 Annotate the Model: Dimensions and Text 209 Dimension a Floor Plan. 214 Scenes 224 The Walk-Through Tools 231 What Are Dynamic Components? 233 Save vs. Export 236 Enhance with Other Software 238 Enhance with Hand-Rendering 238 Why SketchUp May Run Slow 246 Chapter 9: Plugins and LayOut 253 What’s a Plugin? 253 LayOut 265 SketchUCation Forum 277 Index 279

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Book SynopsisThe bright future and exciting possibilities of BIM Many architects and engineers regard BIM as a disruptive force, changing the way building professionals design, build, and ultimately manage a built structure.Table of ContentsForeword xvii Acknowledgments xxi Introduction xxiii Software Mentioned xxxi Part 1 Design Thinking and BIM 1 Chapter 1 Smart Buildings/Smart(er) Designers: BIM and the Creative Design Process Glenn Goldman Andrzej Zarzycki 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Evaluation of Visual Information: Form 5 1.3 Generative Abilities of Parametric Models 6 1.4 How Lighting, Thermal, and Structural Considerations Can Drive the Design 6 1.5 Limitations of Current Parametric Models 8 1.6 Physics and Materiality 9 1.6.1 Solving for Multiple Criteria 10 1.6.2 Other Data Types 10 1.6.3 Soft Constraints 11 1.7 Design and Construction 2.0 12 1.7.1 Context-Aware Data 12 1.7.2 Beyond a Single Lifespan of the Project 13 1.8 Conclusion 15 Discussion Questions 15 Bibliography 16 Chapter 2 Necessity of Cognitive Modeling in BIM’s Future 17 Ömer Akin 2.1 Introduction: Some Useful Concepts 17 2.2 Building Information Modeling: The Brand New World of Design Computing 20 2.3 Cognitive Strategies for BIM: Challenges and Opportunities 21 2.4 Conclusions 26 Discussion Questions 26 References 27 Chapter 3 Modeling Architectural Meaning 29 Mark J. Clayton 3.1 Introduction 29 3.2 Architectural Ontology 30 3.3 Regulating Lines 30 3.4 Diagrams and Semantics 36 3.5 Types 38 3.6 Conclusion 40 Discussion Questions 40 References 41 Chapter 4 Knowledge-Based Building Information Modeling 43 Hugo Sheward Charles Eastman 4.1 The Potential of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Capture Design Expertise 43 4.2 “Vanilla BIM” versus Knowledge-Based BIM 44 4.3 What Is Design Expertise? 44 4.3.1 Heuristics Applied to Design Processes 45 4.3.2 Design Workflows and Knowledge-Based BIM 46 4.4 Capturing and Deploying Design Expertise 47 4.4.1 Capturing Design Expertise 47 4.4.2 Embedding Knowledge in BIM 47 4.4.3 Example 1: Building Service Core 49 4.4.4 Example 2: Ventilation in Laboratories 50 4.5 Examples of Deployment 53 4.5.1 Deployment in Manufacturing 53 4.5.2 Uses in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction 53 4.6 Summary 54 Discussion Questions 54 References 55 Part 2 BIM Analytics 57 Chapter 5 Parametric BIM SIM: Integrating Parametric Modeling, BIM, and Simulation for Architectural Design 59 Wei Yan 5.1 Executive Summary 59 5.2 Introduction 59 5.2.1 Parametric Modeling 60 5.2.2 BIM and Parametric BIM 60 5.2.3 Building Energy Simulation 61 5.2.4 A Streamlined Modeling Process 63 5.3 Complexity and Interfaces 65 Chapter 6 Models and Measurement: Changing Design Value with Simulation, Analysis, and Outcomes 79 Phillip G. Bernstein Matt Jezyk 5.3.1 Complexity and Computability 65 5.3.2 User Interfaces and System Interfaces 66 5.4 Case Studies 69 5.4.1 Physical BIM for Thermal and Daylighting Simulations 69 5.4.2 Parametric BIM-Based Energy Optimization 72 5.5 Conclusion 74 Acknowledgments 74 Discussion Questions 74 References 75 6.1 Introduction 79 6.2 BIM 1.0 80 6.3 Analysis and Simulation through BIM 1.0 80 6.4 BIM 2.0 83 6.5 Geometry, Behavioral Properties, Parameters, and Analysis 85 6.6 Ideation and Design Production under BIM 2.0 89 6.7 Design Empowerment 91 6.8 Conclusion: Avenues to Alternative Value Generation 91 Discussion Questions 92 References 93 Chapter 7 Energy Modeling in Conceptual Design 95 Timothy Hemsath 7.1 Introduction 95 7.2 Building Performance Simulation (BPS) 95 7.3 BIM’s Role in the Process 97 7.4 Conceptual Design Decisions 98 7.5 Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization 101 7.5.1 Sensitivity Analysis 101 7.5.2 Conceptual Design Optimization 102 7.6 BIM Affordances 105 7.7 Conclusion 107 Acknowledgments 107 Discussion Questions 107 References 108 Chapter 8 Performance Art: Analytics and the New Theater of Design Practice 109 Daniel Davis Nathan Miller 8.1 Introduction 109 8.2 Instruments 110 8.3 Analytics 112 8.4 Interactions 115 8.5 Conclusion: Algorithms Are Thoughts 116 Discussion Questions 117 References 117 Chapter 9 Automated Energy Performance Visualization for BIM 119 Paola Sanguinetti Pasi Paasiala Charles Eastman 9.1 Introduction 119 9.2 Case Study: Automated Analysis of U.S. Courthouse Models for GSA 120 9.2.1 Preliminary Concept Design (PCD) 120 9.2.2 Post-Processing for Energy Analysis 120 9.2.3 Building Model Property Definition 123 9.3 Performance Visualization 123 9.3.1 Aggregation of Simulation Output Variables 124 9.3.2 Visualization of Thermal Flows 124 9.4 Discussion 125 9.5 Conclusion 127 Acknowledgments 127 Discussion Questions 127 References 127 Chapter 10 Urban Energy Information Modeling: High Fidelity Aggregated Building Simulation for District Energy Systems 129 Nina Baird Shalini Ramesh Henry Johnstone Khee Poh Lam 10.1 Introduction 129 10.2 Understanding District Energy Systems 129 10.3 Community Energy Planning 130 10.4 Dynamic Energy Mapping 132 10.4.1 An Initial Example: Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill District 132 10.4.2 Urban Energy Simulation of the Lower Hill District 133 10.4.3 Future Improvements Using Cloud Services 134 10.4.4 First Order District System Analysis 135 10.4.5 Data Visualization for Time-of-Use Aggregate Load Profiles 136 10.4.6 Interpreting Lower Hill District Results 137 10.5 The Future: BIM in Urban Energy Information Modeling 139 Discussion Questions 140 References 140 Chapter 11 BIM and the Predesign Process: Modeling the Unknown 143 Michael Donn 11.1 Introduction 143 11.1.1 Current BIM Concepts Limit Performance Analysis 144 11.1.2 Performance Analysis in Early Design 144 11.2 Limits of Traditional Early Design Analysis 145 11.2.1 The Promise of BIM in Early Design 145 11.2.2 Performative (Generative) Design as a Solution 145 11.2.3 Daylight Design Example of Limits of Traditional Analysis 147 11.2.4 Modern Performance Metrics in Daylight Design 147 11.3 BIM-Based Detailed Performance Analysis 149 11.3.1 A BIM Is More than a Representation of a Building 149 11.3.2 The Role of the Analyst in Performance Simulation 150 11.3.3 Tools for Rapid Evaluation of Design Scenarios 152 11.4 Conclusion: Inventing a New BIM for Early Design Analysis 153 Discussion Questions 154 References 154 Chapter 12 Analytical BIM: BIM Fragments, Domain Gaps, and Other Impediments 157 Karen M. Kensek 12.1 Introduction 157 12.2 Analytical Modeling 157 12.3 Building Information Modeling 158 12.4 Levels of BIM 159 12.4.1 Pre-BIM: Planning Stages 161 12.4.2 BIM Light: A Component-Based 3D Model 161 12.4.3 BIM + Information 161 12.4.4 BIM + Knowledge 162 12.4.5 BIM + Decisions 163 12.5 FDEIC Knowledge 164 12.6 Feedback Loop 165 12.7 Fragment BIMs and Three Gaps 166 12.7.1 Architect to Energy Consultant 167 12.7.2 Architect to Contractor 167 12.7.3 Architect and Contractor to Facilities Manager and Owner 169 12.8 Conclusion 170 Acknowledgments 170 Discussion Questions 170 References 171 Part 3 Comprehensive BIM 173 Chapter 13 One BIM to Rule Them All: Future Reality or Myth? 175 Brian R. Johnson 13.1 Introduction 175 13.2 A Brief History of the Single Model 175 13.3 The 2D Interregnum 176 13.3.1 Drawings versus Models 176 13.4 What’s Wrong with This Picture? 177 13.4.1 Task Complexity 177 13.4.2 Software Complexity 179 13.4.3 When a Model Isn’t Enough: Data versus Process 180 13.4.4 Limitations on Data as an Expression of Intent 181 13.4.5 People and Cognition 182 13.5 One BIM to Rule Them All? 183 Discussion Questions 184 References 184 Chapter 14 Component-Based BIM: A Comprehensive, Detailed, Single-Model Strategy 187 Anton C. Harfmann 14.1 Executive Summary 187 14.2 The Wicked Problem of Making Architecture 188 14.2.1 Design Complexity and Uniqueness 188 14.2.2 Fragmentation and Multiple Representations 189 14.2.3 Redesign and Discovery 189 14.3 Implementing Component-Based Design 190 14.3.1 The Component-Based Paradigm: Overview 190 14.3.2 Product/Manufacturer Links 191 14.3.3 External Reasoning 191 14.3.4 BIM-Driven Component Modeling 192 14.3.5 Component-Based Model Example 192 14.3.6 Component Model as Authority 195 14.4 Conclusion 195 Discussion Questions 196 References 196 Chapter 15 BIM Ecosystem: The Coevolution of Products, Processes, and People 197 Ning Gu Vishal Singh Kerry London 15.1 Introduction 197 15.2 Coevolution of Products, Processes, and People 198 15.3 Understanding the Industry Context of BIM 199 15.3.1 Fundamental Characteristics of BIM and Their Evolution 199 15.3.2 Industry Perception of BIM-Related Products, Processes, and People 201 15.4 Establishing a BIM Ecosystem: Operational and Support Technical Requirements in BIM 202 15.5 Establishing a BIM Ecosystem: Collaborative Platform BIM Decision Framework 203 15.5.1 Current Scope and Development of the Decision Framework 203 15.5.2 Sections of the Decision Framework for BIM Implementation 204 15.5.3 Applying the Decision Framework in Collaborative Practice 204 15.6 Discussion and Future BIM Ecosystem 207 15.6.1 Key Issues and Implication of Future BIM Ecosystem 207 15.6.2 Preparing for Future BIM Ecosystem 208 Discussion Questions 209 References 209 Part 4 Reasoning with BIM 211 Chapter 16 BIM, Materials, and Fabrication 213 Christopher Beorkrem 16.1 The Uber-Detail 213 16.2 Materials 214 16.3 The Logic of Materiality 215 16.4 Soft Data 218 16.5 Backward BIM 220 16.6 BIM, Materials, and Fabrication 222 16.7 Going Forward 222 16.8 Conclusion 223 Discussion Questions 224 References 224 Chapter 17 Communicating Semantics through Model Restructuring and Representation 225 Ramesh Krishnamurti Varvara Toulkeridou Tajin Biswas 17.1 Introduction 225 17.2 Spatial Reasoning and Querying 227 17.2.1 BIM as an Infrastructure for Spatial Reasoning 227 17.2.2 Extraction, Restructuring, Representation 227 17.2.3 Spatial Topology Data Extraction from IFC 228 17.2.4 Prototype for Spatial Topology Queries 229 17.3 Reasoning for Green Certification 230 17.3.1 Aggregation, Augmentation, Representation 231 17.3.2 Prototype for Green Certification 232 17.4 Conclusion 233 Discussion Questions 233 References 234 Chapter 18 BIM as a Catalyst to Foster Creativity through Collaboration 237 Murali Paranandi 18.1 Introduction 237 18.2 The Role of Collaboration in Design 238 18.3 Social Framework 238 18.3.1 The Human Side 239 18.3.2 Define and Manage Roles 240 18.3.3 Co-locating to Facilitate Dialog 241 18.4 Computational Workflows 242 18.4.1 Tools for Designing and Collaborating 242 18.4.2 Collaborative Prototyping 243 18.4.3 Crowdsourcing 244 18.4.4 Knowledge Capture and Sharing in the Cloud 245 18.5 Conclusion 247 18.5.1 Feedback to Academia 247 18.5.2 Feedback to the Profession 247 Acknowledgments 248 Discussion Questions 248 References 248 Chapter 19 BIM and Virtual Reconstruction: A Long-Term View of (Re-)Modeling 251 Bob Martens Herbert Peter 19.1 Executive Summary 251 19.2 Introduction 252 19.3 BIM and Virtual Reconstruction 253 19.4 Information Basis: Model Tree Structures 257 19.5 Model Porting and Data Exchange 261 19.5.1 Model Porting 262 19.5.2 Data Exchange 262 19.6 Outlook: Where Do We Go from Here? 263 19.7 Conclusion 264 Discussion Questions 264 References 264 Part 5 Professional BIM 267 Chapter 20 Managing BIM Projects, Organizations, and Policies: Turning Aspirations into Quantitative Measures of Success 269 Calvin Kam 20.1 Introduction 269 20.2 Scorecard Methodology 270 20.3 Project Evaluation 272 20.4 Continuous Evaluation 275 20.5 Performance Indicators 276 20.6 Portfolio Evaluation 277 20.7 Country-Level BIM Evaluations 278 20.8 Conclusion 279 Acknowledgments 280 Discussion Questions 280 References 280 Chapter 21 Space: The First (and Final) Frontier of BIM 281 Stephen R Hagan 21.1 Introduction 281 21.2 Historical Perspectives of Space and the Facility Life Cycle 282 21.3 Space, Measurement, and BIM 282 21.4 BIM Spatial Pioneers: Coast Guard and GSA 283 21.5 Project Spatial BIM: Connecting Program to Design, Construction, and Facility Management 288 21.6 Geospatial, Campus-Wide, and Services-Oriented Spatial BIM 289 21.7 Standardizing Spatial BIM: IFMA-BOMA, BISDM, CityGML, and Indoor Navigation 290 21.8 Conclusion 290 Discussion Questions 292 References 292 Chapter 22 Translating Designs for Construction + Operations: The Future of BIM in a World of Material and Energy Scarcity 295 Franca Trubiano 22.1 Buildings, Information, and Modeling 295 22.1.1 The Promise 295 22.1.2 The Critique 296 22.2 The Changing Character of Architectural Representations 297 22.3 Facilitating the Translation from Design to Construction—with Matter 299 22.4 Facilitating the Translation from Design to Operations—with Energy 308 22.5 Conclusion 310 Discussion Questions 311 References 311 Chapter 23 Marx, BIM, and Contemporary Labor 313 Peggy Deamer 23.1 BIM and Work 313 23.2 BIM Managers: What They Are Doing 314 23.2.1 Design versus Technology 314 23.2.2 Networked Tasks 315 23.2.3 Political/Organizational Change 316 23.3 The Enactment of Enlightened Management Theory 317 23.4 Conclusion: Post-Capitalist Architecture 319 Discussion Questions 319 References 319 Part 6 BIM Speculation 321 Chapter 24 Beyond BIM: Next-Generation Building Information Modeling to Support Form, Function, and Use of Buildings 323 Yehuda E. Kalay Davide Schaumann Seung Wan Hong Davide Simeone 24.1 Rationale 323 24.2 The Shortcomings of BIM 325 24.3 Form, Function, Use 327 24.3.1 Form 327 24.3.2 Function 327 24.3.3 Use 328 24.4 Dependencies 329 24.4.1 Form versus Function 329 24.4.2 Form versus Use 330 24.4.3 Function versus Use 330 24.5 Objectives 330 24.6 Methodology 330 24.7 Implementation 331 24.8 Conclusion 334 Acknowledgments 334 Discussion Questions 334 References 334 Chapter 25 Engines of Information: Big Data from Small Buildings 337 Chandler Ahrens Aaron Sprecher 25.1 Introduction 337 25.2 Data to Information 338 25.3 Looking through the Lens of Data 340 25.4 Building an Information Model 342 25.5 The Present Future 343 25.6 IM: Drop the (B) 344 25.7 Information to Knowledge 347 25.8 Conclusion 347 Discussion Questions 347 References 348 Chapter 26 BIM and MetaBIM: Design Narrative and Modeling Building Information 349 Mark Burry 26.1 Background to a Series of Dilemmas 349 26.2 A Case in Point: The Sagrada Família Basilica Sala Creuer 351 26.2.1 Sala Creuer Documentation 351 26.2.2 Project Phases 352 26.3 Creative Digital Workflow as BIM 357 26.4 Watch This Space 360 Acknowledgments 362 Discussion Questions 362 Glossary 363 Author Biographies 373 Index 385

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContents Introduction xxix Part 1 The Basics 1 Chapter 1 Exploring the Interface 3 Taking a Guided Tour 3 Launching AutoCAD 4 The AutoCAD Window 5 Using the Application Menu 7 Using the Ribbon 8 Picking Points in the Drawing Area 14 Using the UCS Icon 14 Working in the Command Window 15 Working with AutoCAD 15 Opening an Existing File 16 Getting a Closer Look 17 Saving a File as You Work 21 Making Changes 21 Working with Multiple Files 22 Adding a Predrawn Symbol with the Tool Palettes 25 The Bottom Line 28 Chapter 2 Creating Your First Drawing 29 Getting to Know the Home Tab’s Draw and Modify Panels 29 Starting Your First Drawing 32 Specifying Exact Distances with Coordinates 36 Specifying Polar Coordinates 38 Specifying Relative Cartesian Coordinates 39 Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts 41 Understanding Cursor Modes 41 Choosing Command Options 43 Selecting Objects 48 Selecting Objects in AutoCAD 48 Providing Base Points 51 Using Noun/Verb Selection 54 Editing with Grips 60 Stretching Lines by Using Grips 60 Moving and Rotating with Grips 63 Understanding Dynamic Input 65 Displaying Data in a Text Window 70 Displaying the Properties of an Object 71 Getting Help 74 Using the Info Center 74 Finding Additional Sources of Help 74 The Bottom Line 75 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools 77 Setting Up a Work Area 77 Specifying Units 78 Fine-Tuning the Measurement System 80 Setting up the Drawing Limits 81 Looking at an Alternative to Limits 83 Understanding Scale Factors 83 Using Polar Tracking 85 Setting the Polar Tracking Angle 86 Exploring the Drawing Process 88 Locating an Object in Reference to Others 88 Getting a Closer Look 89 Modifying an Object 89 Planning and Laying Out a Drawing 94 Making a Preliminary Sketch 95 Using the Layout 96 Erasing the Layout Lines 102 Putting on the Finishing Touches 105 Aligning Objects by Using Object Snap Tracking 106 Using the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools 110 Using Grid Mode as a Background Grid 111 Using Snap Modes 113 The Bottom Line 114 Chapter 4 Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 115 Creating and Using a Symbol 115 Understanding the Block Definition Dialog Box 118 Inserting a Symbol 120 Scaling and Rotating Blocks 122 Using an Existing Drawing as a Symbol 124 Modifying a Block 127 Unblocking and Redefining a Block 127 Saving a Block as a Drawing File 129 Replacing Existing Files with Blocks 130 Understanding the Write Block Dialog Box Options 131 Other Uses for Blocks 131 Understanding the Annotation Scale 132 Grouping Objects 135 Modifying Members of a Group 137 Ungrouping, Adding, and Subtracting from a Group 140 Working with the Object Grouping Dialog Box 141 Working with the AutoCAD LT Group Manager 143 The Bottom Line 144 Chapter 5 Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 147 Organizing Information with Layers 147 Creating and Assigning Layers 148 Working on Layers 155 Controlling Layer Visibility 158 Finding the Layers You Want 160 Taming an Unwieldy List of Layers 161 Assigning Line types to Layers 169 Adding a Line type to a Drawing 170 Controlling Line weights 174 Keeping Track of Blocks and Layers 174 Getting a Text File List of Layers or Blocks 175 The Bottom Line 177 Part 2 Mastering Intermediate Skills 179 Chapter 6 Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 181 Creating and Using Templates 182 Creating a Template 182 Using a Template 183 Copying an Object Multiple Times 184 Making Circular Copies 184 Making Row and Column Copies 186 Fine-Tuning Your View 188 Finishing the Kitchenette 190 Array Along a Path 191 Making Changes to an Associative Array 192 Developing Your Drawing 196 Importing Settings 196 Using Osnap Tracking to Place Objects 199 Finding an Exact Distance Along a Curve 216 Changing the Length of Objects 218 Creating a New Drawing by Using Parts from Another Drawing 219 Eliminating Unused Blocks, Layers, Line types, Shapes, Styles, and More 220 The Bottom Line 222 Chapter 7 Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References 223 Assembling the Parts 223 Taking Control of the AutoCAD Display 227 Understanding Regeneration and Redrawing 227 Saving Views 228 Understanding the Frozen Layer Option 231 Using Hatch Patterns in Your Drawings 233 Placing a Hatch Pattern in a Specific Area 233 Adding Predefined Hatch Patterns 235 Positioning Hatch Patterns Accurately 237 Updating a Block from an External File 238 Changing the Hatch Area 240 Modifying a Hatch Pattern 241 Understanding the Boundary Hatch Options 243 Controlling Boundaries with the Boundaries Panel 243 Fine-Tuning the Boundary Behavior 244 Controlling Hatch Behavior with the Options Panel 244 Controlling Hatch Default Layer, Layout Scale, and ISO Line Weight 246 Using Additional Hatch Features 246 Using Gradient Shading 247 Tips for Using Hatch 249 Space Planning and Hatch Patterns 249 Using External References 253 Attaching a Drawing as an External Reference 253 Other Differences Between External References and Blocks 257 Other External Reference Options 258 Clipping Xref Views and Improving Performance 260 Editing Xrefs in Place 263 Using the External Reference Tab 265 Adding and Removing Objects from Blocks and Xrefs 266 Understanding the Reference Edit Dialog Box Options 268 The Bottom Line 269 Chapter 8 Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 271 Plotting the Plan 271 Understanding the Plotter Settings 275 Paper Size 275 Drawing Orientation 276 Plot Area 276 Plot Scale 277 Shaded Viewport Options 280 Plot Offset 282 Plot Options 282 Exit Options 283 Plotting Using Layout Views 284 Setting Plot Scale in the Layout Viewports 286 Adding an Output Device 288 Editing a Plotter Configuration 290 Storing a Page Setup 292 Using Electronic Plots 296 Exporting to PDF Through the Plot Dialog Box 297 Exporting to PDF Through the Export To DWF/PDF Ribbon Panel 298 Exporting Autodesk DWF and DWFx Files 298 The Bottom Line 300 Chapter 9 Adding Text to Drawings 301 Preparing a Drawing for Text 301 Organizing Text by Styles 302 Getting Familiar with the Text and Annotation Scale Control Panels 304 Setting the Annotation Scale and Adding Text 305 Inserting Text 305 Exploring Text and Scale 307 Understanding the Text Style Dialog Box Options 309 Styles 309 Set Current/New/Delete 309 Font 310 Size 310 Effects 310 Exploring Text Formatting in AutoCAD 311 Adjusting the Text Height and Font 311 Understanding the Text Editor Tab 313 Adding Symbols and Special Characters 315 Setting Indents and Tabs 318 What Do the Fonts Look Like? 321 Adding Simple Single-Line Text Objects 323 Justifying Single-Line Text Objects 325 Using Special Characters with Single-Line Text Objects 327 Using the Check Spelling Feature 329 How Check Spelling Works 329 Choosing a Dictionary 330 Substituting Fonts 331 Finding and Replacing Text 332 The Bottom Line 337 Chapter 10 Using Fields and Tables 339 Using Fields to Associate Text with Drawing Properties 339 Adding Tables to Your Drawing 343 Creating a Table 343 Adding Cell Text 345 Adjusting Table Text Orientation and Location 346 Editing the Table Line Work 349 Adding Formulas to Cells 352 Using Formulas Directly in Cells 352 Using Other Math Operations 353 Importing and Exporting Tables 354 Importing a Table 354 Exporting Tables 356 Creating Table Styles 356 Adding or Modifying a Table Style 356 The Table Style Options 358 The Bottom Line 359 Chapter 11 Using Dimensions 361 Understanding the Components of a Dimension 361 Creating a Dimension Style 362 Setting Up the Primary Unit Style 364 Setting the Height for Dimension Text 366 Setting the Location and Orientation of Dimension Text 367 Choosing an Arrow Style and Setting the Dimension Scale 368 Setting Up Alternate Units 372 Setting the Current Dimension Style 373 Modifying a Dimension Style 374 Drawing Linear Dimensions 374 Understanding the Dimensions Panel 374 Placing Horizontal and Vertical Dimensions 375 Continuing a Dimension 376 Drawing Dimensions from a Common Base Extension Line 378 Adjusting the Distance Between Dimensions 380 Editing Dimensions 381 Appending Data to Dimension Text 381 Using Grips to Make Minor Adjustments to Dimensions 383 Changing Style Settings of Individual Dimensions 385 Editing Dimensions and Other Objects Together 386 Associating Dimensions with Objects 389 Adding a String of Dimensions with a Single Operation 390 Adding or Removing the Alternate Dimensions 390 Dimensioning Nonorthogonal Objects 392 Dimensioning Nonorthogonal Linear Distances 392 Dimensioning Radii, Diameters, and Arcs 393 Skewing Dimension Lines 398 Using the Dimension Tool 398 Adding a Note with a Leader Arrow 402 Creating Multileader Styles 404 Editing Multileader Notes 406 Breaking a Dimension Line for a Leader 406 Applying Ordinate Dimensions 407 Adding Tolerance Notation 408 Inserting Tolerance and Datum Values 408 Adding Inspection Dimensions 409 The Bottom Line 411 Part 3 Mastering Advanced Skills 413 Chapter 12 Using Attributes 415 Creating Attributes 416 Adding Attributes to Blocks 416 Copying and Editing Attribute Definitions 419 Turning the Attribute Definitions into a Block 421 Inserting Blocks Containing Attributes 422 Editing Attributes 426 Editing Attribute Values One at a Time 426 Editing Attribute Text Formats and Properties 427 Making Global Changes to Attribute Values 428 Making Invisible Attributes Visible 430 Making Global Format and Property Changes to Attributes 431 Other Block Attribute Manager Options 432 Redefining Blocks Containing Attributes 433 Extracting and Exporting Attribute Information 434 Performing the Extraction 434 Extracting Attribute Data to an AutoCAD Table 439 The Bottom Line 441 Chapter 13 Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources 443 Methods for Converting Paper Drawings to AutoCAD Files 443 Importing a Raster Image 444 Working with a Raster Image 446 Scaling a Raster Image 448 Controlling Object Visibility and Overlap with Raster Images 448 Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Fade 450 Clipping a Raster Image 452 Turning Off the Frame, Adjusting Overall Quality, and Controlling Transparency 454 Working with PDF Files 456 Importing a PDF 456 Scaling and Osnaps with PDFs 458 Controlling the PDF Display 459 Importing a PDF as an AutoCAD Drawing 461 Reconstructing Imported AutoCAD SHX Fonts 463 Coordinating Geographic Locations 464 Making Adjustments to the Map 467 Finding Measurements and Distances 469 The Bottom Line 470 Chapter 14 Advanced Editing and Organizing 471 Using External References 471 Preparing Existing Drawings for External Referencing 472 Assembling Xrefs to Build a Drawing 474 Updating Blocks in Xrefs 478 Importing Named Elements from Xrefs 479 Controlling the Xref Search Path 483 Managing Layers 484 Saving and Recalling Layer Settings 484 Other Tools for Managing Layers 487 Using Advanced Tools: Filter and Quick Select 490 Filtering Selections 490 Using Quick Select 494 Using the QuickCalc Calculator 497 Adding Foot and Inch Lengths and Finding the Sum of Angles 498 Converting Units with QuickCalc 501 Using QuickCalc to Find Points 502 Finding Fractional Distances Between Two Points 505 Using QuickCalc While in the Middle of a Command 507 Storing Expressions and Values 509 Guidelines for Working with QuickCalc 511 The Bottom Line 513 Chapter 15 Laying Out Your Printer Output 515 Understanding Model Space and Paper Space 515 Switching from Model Space to Paper Space 516 Setting the Size of a Paper Space Layout 518 Creating New Paper Space Viewports 519 Creating a Viewport from a Saved View 521 Reaching Inside Viewports 522 Working with Paper Space Viewports 523 Scaling Views in Paper Space 525 Setting Layers in Individual Viewports 527 Creating and Using Multiple Paper Space Layouts 531 Creating Odd-Shaped Viewports 532 Understanding Lineweights, Linetypes, and Dimensions in Paper Space 535 Controlling and Viewing Lineweights in Paper Space 535 The Lineweight Settings Dialog Box 537 Linetype Scales and Paper Space 538 Dimensioning in Paper Space Layouts 538 Other Uses for Paper Space 541 The Bottom Line 542 Chapter 16 Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools 543 Why Use Parametric Drawing Tools? 543 Connecting Objects with Geometric Constraints 545 Using AutoConstrain to Add Constraints Automatically 545 Editing a Drawing Containing Constraints 546 Using Other Geometric Constraints 549 Using Constraints in the Drawing Process 550 Controlling Sizes with Dimensional Constraints 551 Adding a Dimensional Constraint 551 Editing a Dimensional Constraint 553 Using Formulas to Control and Link Dimensions 555 Adding a Formula Parameter 556 Testing the Formula 557 Using Other Formulas 558 Editing the Constraint Options 559 Putting Constraints to Use 560 The Bottom Line 562 Chapter 17 Using Dynamic Blocks 565 Exploring the Block Editor 565 Opening the Block Editor 566 Editing a Block and Creating New Blocks 567 Creating a Dynamic Block 568 Adding a Parameter 569 Adding an Action 570 Adding an Increment Value 572 Editing Parameters and Actions 574 Keeping an Object Centered 574 Using Constraints in Dynamic Blocks 575 Adding a List of Predefined Options 580 Creating Multiple Shapes in One Block 584 Rotating Objects in Unison 589 Filling in a Space Automatically with Objects 592 Including Block Information with Data Extraction 594 The Bottom Line 596 Chapter 18 Drawing Curves 599 Introducing Polylines 599 Drawing a Polyline 599 Setting Polyline Options 601 Editing Polylines 602 Setting Pedit Options 606 Smoothing Polylines 606 Editing Vertices 608 Creating a Polyline Spline Curve 616 Using True Spline Curves 619 Drawing a True Spline 619 Understanding the Spline Options 621 Fine-Tuning Spline Curves 622 Marking Divisions on Curves 625 Dividing Objects into Segments of Equal Length 625 Dividing Objects into Specified Lengths 627 The Bottom Line 628 Chapter 19 Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings 631 Finding the Area of Closed Boundaries 631 Finding the Area of an Object 632 Using Hatch Patterns to Find Areas 633 Adding and Subtracting Areas with the Area Command 635 Getting General Information 638 Determining the Drawing’s Status 639 Keeping Track of Time 640 Getting Information from System Variables 641 Keeping a Log of Your Activity 642 Capturing and Saving Text Data from the AutoCAD Text Window 643 Understanding the Command Window Context Menu 643 Storing Searchable Information in AutoCAD Files 644 Searching for AutoCAD Files 646 Recovering Corrupted Files 646 Using the DXF File Format to Exchange CAD Data with Other Programs 647 Exporting DXF Files 647 Opening or Importing DXF Files 649 Using AutoCAD Drawings in Page Layout Programs 650 Exporting Raster Files 650 Exporting Vector Files 654 Using OLE to Import Data 656 Editing OLE Links 658 Importing Worksheets as AutoCAD Tables 659 Understanding Options for Embedding Data 661 Using the Clipboard to Export AutoCAD Drawings 662 The Bottom Line 662 Part 4 3D Modeling and Imaging 665 Chapter 20 Creating 3D Drawings 667 Getting to Know the 3D Modeling Workspace 667 Drawing in 3D Using Solids 669 Adjusting Appearances 670 Creating a 3D Box 671 Editing 3D Solids with Grips 672 Constraining Motion with the Gizmo 673 Rotating Objects in 3D Using Dynamic UCS 674 Drawing on a 3D Object’s Surface 676 Pushing and Pulling Shapes from a Solid 678 Making Changes to Your Solid 680 Creating 3D Forms from 2D Shapes 683 Isolating Coordinates with Point Filters 687 Moving Around Your Model 690 Finding Isometric and Orthogonal Views 690 Rotating Freely Around Your Model 691 Changing Your View Direction 692 Using SteeringWheels 694 Changing Where You Are Looking 696 Flying Through Your View 697 Changing from Perspective to Parallel Projection 698 Getting a Visual Effect 698 Using Visual Styles 699 Creating a Sketched Look with Visual Styles 699 In-Canvas Viewport Controls 702 Turning a 3D View into a 2D AutoCAD Drawing 702 Using the Point Cloud Feature 705 The Bottom Line 706 Chapter 21 Using Advanced 3D Features 709 Setting Up AutoCAD for This Chapter 709 Mastering the User Coordinate System 710 Defining a UCS 711 Saving a UCS 713 Working in a UCS 714 Building 3D Parts in Separate Files 715 Understanding the UCS Options 718 UCS Based on Object Orientation 718 UCS Based on Offset Orientation 721 UCS Rotated Around an Axis 721 Orienting a UCS in the View Plane 723 Manipulating the UCS Icon 723 Saving a UCS with a View 725 Using Viewports to Aid in 3D Drawing 725 Using the Array Tools 729 Making Changes to an Associative Array 730 Creating Complex 3D Surfaces 731 Laying Out a 3D Form 731 Spherical and Cylindrical Coordinate Formats 732 Using a 3D Polyline 734 Creating a Curved 3D Surface 734 Converting the Surface into a Solid 739 Shaping the Solid 740 Finding the Interference Between Two Solids 741 Creating Tubes with the Sweep Tool 744 Using Sweep to Create Complex Forms 746 Creating Spiral Forms 749 Creating Surface Models 751 Slicing a Solid with a Surface 753 Finding the Volume of a Cut 754 Understanding the Loft Command 756 Moving Objects in 3D Space 760 Aligning Objects in 3D Space 760 Moving an Object in 3D 761 Rotating an Object in 3D 763 The Bottom Line 764 Chapter 22 Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids 765 Understanding Solid Modeling 765 Creating Solid Forms 768 Joining Primitives 768 Cutting Portions Out of a Solid 769 Creating Complex Solids 772 Tapering an Extrusion 772 Sweeping a Shape on a Curved Path 773 Revolving a Polyline 775 Editing Solids 777 Splitting a Solid into Two Pieces 777 Rounding Corners with the Fillet Tool 779 Chamfering Corners with the Chamfer Tool 780 Using the Solid-Editing Tools 781 Streamlining the 2D Drawing Process 790 Drawing Standard Top, Front, and Right-Side Views 791 Creating 2D Drawings with the Base View Command 794 Adding Dimensions and Notes in a Layout 798 Using Visual Styles with a Viewport 799 Visualizing Solids 800 The Bottom Line 811 Chapter 23 Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling 813 Creating a Simple 3D Mesh 813 Creating a Mesh Primitive 814 Understanding the Parts of a Mesh 815 Smoothing a Mesh 815 Editing Faces and Edges 817 Stretching Faces 819 Moving an Edge 821 Adding More Faces 824 Rotating an Edge 827 Adding a Crease 828 Splitting and Extruding a Mesh Face 830 Creating Mesh Surfaces 833 Revolved Surface 833 Edge Surface 835 Ruled Surface 836 Tabulated Surface 837 Converting Meshes to Solids 837 Understanding 3D Surfaces 838 Editing Surfaces 841 Using Extrude, Surface Trim, and Surface Fillet 842 Using Surface Blend, Patch, and Offset 845 Understanding Associativity 848 Editing with Control Vertices 852 Editing with the CV Edit Bar 855 Making Holes in a Surface with the Project Geometry Panel 857 Visualizing Curvature: Understanding the Analysis Panel 859 The Bottom Line 861 Part 5 Customization and Integration 863 Chapter 24 Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns 865 Using Workspaces 865 Customizing the User Interface 867 Taking a Quick Customization Tour 867 Understanding the Customizations In All Files Panel 871 Getting the Overall View 874 Finding Commands in the Command List 875 Opening Preview, Button Image, and Shortcuts 875 Getting to the Core of Customization in the Properties Group 876 Creating Your Own Ribbon Panels and Menus 877 Customizing Ribbon Panel Tools 878 Creating Macros in Tools and Menus 881 Pausing for User Input 883 Opening an Expanded Text Box for the Macro Option 883 Editing Keyboard Shortcuts 884 Saving, Loading, and Unloading Your Customizations 887 Understanding the DIESEL Macro Language 889 Using DIESEL at the Command Line 889 Using DIESEL in a Custom Menu Macro 891 Using DIESEL as a Menu Bar Option Label 892 Using DIESEL and Fields to Generate Text 893 Creating Custom Linetypes 896 Viewing Available Linetypes 896 Creating a New Linetype 897 Understanding the Linetype Code 898 Creating Complex Linetypes 899 Creating Hatch Patterns 901 The Bottom Line 903 Chapter 25 Managing and Sharing Your Drawings 905 Sharing Drawings Online 905 Sharing Project Files with eTransmit 906 Publishing Your Drawings 910 Exchanging Drawing Sets 910 Exploring Other Publish Options 912 Creating a PDF or DWF File by Using the Plot Dialog Box 914 Sharing Views for Commenting 916 Using the Shared Views Tool 917 Using the Autodesk Viewer Web Page 919 Adding Hyperlinks to Drawings 920 Creating Hyperlinks 921 Editing and Deleting Hyperlinks 922 Taking a Closer Look at the Hyperlink Options 923 Managing Your Drawings with DesignCenter and the Tool Palettes 924 Getting Familiar with DesignCenter 924 Opening and Inserting Files with DesignCenter 928 Finding and Extracting the Contents of a Drawing 929 Exchanging Data Between Open Files 933 Loading Specific Files into DesignCenter 934 Customizing the Tool Palettes with DesignCenter 934 Comparing Drawing Versions to Discover Changes 939 Using the Drawing Compare Tool 939 Looking at the Compare Tab Tools 940 Establishing Office Standards 940 Establishing Layering and Text Conventions 941 Checking Office Standards 942 Converting Multiple Layer Settings 946 Exploring Other Layer Translator Options 948 The Bottom Line 949 Appendices 951 Appendix A The Bottom Line 951 Chapter 1: Exploring the Interface 951 Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing 952 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using the Drafting Tools 953 Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups 954 Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks 955 Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently 955 Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References 956 Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts 957 Chapter 9: Adding Text to Drawings 958 Chapter 10: Using Fields and Tables 959 Chapter 11: Using Dimensions 960 Chapter 12: Using Attributes 961 Chapter 13: Copying Existing Drawings from Other Sources 962 Chapter 14: Advanced Editing and Organizing 963 Chapter 15: Laying Out Your Printer Output 963 Chapter 16: Making “Smart” Drawings with Parametric Tools 964 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