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1. sas wm A QAH SD Graphics 2008 Furniture Menu Continued Desk Left Panel Block ac08a Layer A FURN DESK Desk Right Panel Block 08 Layer A FURN DESK Block acO8a Desk Both Panel Layer A FURN DESK Table Rectangular Block ab08a Layer A FURN TBLE Conference Table Block aa08a Layer A FURN TBLE Computer Block ag09a a Layer A EQUP Copier Block af09a Layer A EQUP Typewriter Block ag09a Layer A EQUP Book Case Block ad09a Layer A FURN CASE 2 Drawer Credenza Block ae09a Layer A FURN CASE 4 Drawer Credenza Block ae09b Layer A FURN CASE ArchSymb 5 Panel Block n a Layer A FURN PRTN File Cabinet Block ac09a Layer A FURN FILE Plant A Block ah08 Layer A FURN PLNT Plant B Block ah08b Layer A FURN PLNT Plant C Block ah08c Layer A FURN PLNT Plant D Block ah08d Layer A FURN PLNT Plant Block ah08e Layer A FURN PLNT Plant F Block ah08f Layer A FURN PLNT Page 83 Light amp Ceiling Menu Ceiling Grid Block N A Layer A CLNG GRID Diffuser Supply Block af05a Layer M DIFF Diffuser Return Block ag05a Layer M DIFF
2. Millwork Continued Base BC 23 Block bc 23 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base 24 Block bc 24 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 25 Block bc 25 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 26 Block bc 26 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 27 Block bc 27 Layer A ELEV SLGT Upper UC 01 Block uc 01 Layer A ELEV SLGT Upper UC 02 Block uc 02 Layer A ELEV SLGT Upper UC 03 Block uc 03 Layer A ELEV SLGT Upper UC 04 Block uc 04 Layer A ELEV SLGT Upper UC 05 Block uc 05 Layer A ELEV SLGT Upper UC 06 Block uc 06 Layer A ELEV SLGT Page 90 Upper UC 07 Block uc 07 Layer A ELEV SLGT Upper UC 08 Block uc 08 Layer A ELEV SLGT Upper UC 09 Block uc 09 Layer A ELEV SLGT Upper UC 10 Block uc 10 Layer A ELEV SLGT Upper UC 11 Block uc 11 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 01 Block tc 01 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 02 Block tc 02 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 03 Block tc 03 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 04 Block tc 04 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 05 Block tc 05 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 06 Block tc 06 Layer A ELEV SLGT SD Graphics 2008
3. Millwork Continued Tall TC 07 Block tc 07 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 08 Block tc 08 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 09 Block tc 09 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 10 Block tc 10 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 11 Block tc 11 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 12 Block tc 12 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 13 Block tc 13 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 14 Block tc 14 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 15 Block tc 15 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 16 Block tc 16 Layer A ELEV SLGT Tall TC 17 Block tc 17 Layer A ELEV SLGT ArchSymb 5 Tall TC 18 Block tc 18 Layer A ELEV SLGT Page 91 Tags Menu Building Section Block det amp det arw Layer A TAGS Detail Cut Block det Layer A TAGS Drawing Titles Block dwetitle Layer A TAGS Elevation Symbol Block bds Layer A TAGS Key Note Block key Layer A TAGS ER PLAN PA eat PH Large Scale Bubble Block det Layer A TAGS Leader Note Block N A Layer A TAGS North Arrow Block north Layer A TAGS Point Elevation Block elevp Layer A TAGS Revision Number Block rev Layer A TAGS Page 92 esch t N 56 M123 Revision Box Block N A Layer A TAGS Revision Cloud Block N A Layer A TAGS Section Cut Block bds Layer A TAGS Wall Section Block wws Layer
4. Plumbing DDB OJPC E SINELE SLR Plumbing DDBO3A Bath Tub Sbhower Plumbing DD BOSE Plumbing DDCO02A Double 1 Plumbing cios I Plumbing IDCAA EE Camera dview Utilities DDFOZ2A S cr Plumbing DDE02B E Comer LAV D Plumbing EE Handicap Plumbing DDMILL Millwork quer Elevations DDSEARCH Text SOC N eege Utilities DDSETUP Drawing ArchSymb DDSTL ACIS Steel Shapes Structural DDSYMB Symbol Library ArchSymb DIMS Set Dim Vars 5 Utilities DOORS Create EIER eegene Utilities DRNO E Door TD Tags EE Drawing KT Tags lege Electrical ArchSymb 5 Page 99 Elec SYmbolSs 2 2 2 Electrical FLEN E Point Elevation Tags lt D M Large Scale Bubble Tags Elevation symbol Tags E Join Lines amp ATrcs Ut
5. Load DDSetup s LTSCALE Toggle this ON to DDSetup adjust the overall LTSCALE to match the ArchSymb drawing scale The default setting is ON Load DDSetup s DIMSCALE Toggle this ON to have DDSetup adjust the overall DIMSCALE to match the ArchSymb drawing scale The default setting is ON e Layers Use this edit and modify the layer selection from the layer pop down list in DDSetup To edit the individual layer templates LAT refer to Layers later in this section Drawing Scale Use this to edit and modify the ArchSymb drawing scale selection from the Scale pop down list in DDSetup e Sheet Size Borders Use this to edit and modify the sheet size selection from the sheet size pop down list in DDSetup NOTE To add new borders you must first create them along with an attribute file and place it in the ArchSymb Template Folder Page 94 SD Graphics 2008 ArchSymb 5 List Editor nm Setup Scale Enineering Border Imperial i Scale Metric Display Scale Unit Scale FULL 1 HALF 2 3 11 4 1 1 2 8 1 150 12 3 4 140 16 12 1 0 24 3 8 1 0 32 1 4 1 0 48 3 16 10 64 10 1 8 14 96 11 432 14 12 1 16 1 0 Border Metric D Doors E Windows Si Ceilings Si Walls 5 Tags Symbol Files These drawing files found in the appropriate sub directory of ArchSymb and pointed to by the AutoCAD SUPPORT environment variable
6. these symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of these symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblElevationslPeople or Trees menu follow these steps 1 Select an insertion point for the elevation You will see a ghost of the elevation attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 2 Enter a rotation angle for the elevation default degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 3 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Yflip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Walls amp Space Planning E I d Ui wv 2 MW ar Space Planning The Space Planning option helps with planning conceptual design space utilization and area calculations The first command can create a rectangular space with room name area and size labels The second command will convert the bubble diagram to a usable plan with walls ready for doors windows and other symbols InsertSpace spaces are drawn on the Space Planning layer All the settings that are available from this dialog box are describe in the following section e Defined Rooms This list box displays the room name that defined in the Rooms database By selecting one of the rooms it will update the room settings e Add amp Delete These button
7. 4 cyan 0 35mm 34mm 2 02 5 blue l 50mm 5lmm 25mm 3 2 6 magenta LCS0mm Simm 35mm B 7 white 2 60mm 59mm 34mm 4 paris 9 j0C35mm 34mm 2 10 3C80mm 76mm 42mm 5 3C80mm 76mm 42mm 5 12 610 j LOlmm Simm J6 13 610 Imm Simm 6 2 4 3x0 50 2515 08mm 15 4x0 25mm 7mm 084 00 NOTE Although there are references to Microstation ArchSymb does not work directly with Microstation This information is only provided as a means for file exchange to Microstation Page 112 SD Graphics 2008 APPENDIX BUG REPORT FORM Enter the Following Information Your EMail Address Your Name How severe is the Bug If a system or ArchSymb error what error number is given How repeatable is this What PC are you running this on Processor RAM Operating System Video Card Monitor What version of ArchSymb are you running If you think the bug is peripheral related what peripherals do you have If you are using a Network what type is it Please give a complete description of the bug please take the time to write down the steps needed to replicate the bug if possible ArchSymb 5 Page 113 APPENDIX G Wish List In order to continually improve ArchSymb input from users is very important If you have any ideas comments or suggestions f
8. Furniture ABO8A Table Rectangular Furniture Modular Panel Furniture ABIOA Range EUROS a Appliance AB 10B E e Appliance ACOLA Wide HEN Structural ACOTA Chair 0 Furniture DESE Furniture ACOIA Ee Furniture ACIOA eer Refrigerator seredes nus Appliance ACIOBS sn Refrigerator Side by Side Appliance ACC Refrigerator Compact Appliance ADOLTA ner Steel Tube Rectangular Structural EE OD D IP Ee Plumbing ADOJ A ne ee Furniture ADIOA Appliance AEBO01A sss Steel Tube Circular Structural 9 Acc Furniture 1 ss Dishwasher Under Appliance lt 60404 Dishwasher Convert Appliance UP Lr Concrete Column Structural DRE Diffuser Supply Ceiling Eeer a Furniture POO A ees CODICE Furniture LUUD pr Washer Dryer Stacked Appliance AFIOB Mp Ee Appliance AFIOC yc Appliance Page 98 SD Graphics 2008 AGITA EEN
9. Location of Clip After you place the clip box you will see a copy of the area you clipped The original is unchanged The final prompt lets you change the scale of the clip Scale factor 1 00005 A scale of 1 0 will leave the clip unchanged Page 66 SD Graphics 92008 Clone Clone will set all the properties of a selected entity and then begin the command of the entity If you select a line on the layer A WALL with a thickness of 8 0 it will set the layer and thickness then begin the LINE command cle Change any Text Use CT to change any text that is displayed on the screen This includes TEXT DTEXT MTEXT ATTRIBUTES and DIMENSION text The only text it cannot change is standard text nested inside of a block CT uses all of the standard text editing dialog boxes such as DDEdit and creates a new text editing box for dimensions Refer to your AutoCAD Reference Manual for using Text editing Symbol Libraries The Symbol Libraries is one of the most important features of ArchSymb There are over 500 2 D symbols that can be inserted using ArchSymb Refer to Chapter 5 ARCHSYMB MENU for detailed explanation on using the symbols and later in this section for use of the Symbols Catalog Menu Join Use JOIN to resolve two 2 D lines into a single line This routine was designed to help you recover after you have broken a line into two segments You can join any two straight segments no matter how divergent they ar
10. Page 124 See LIGHTING I See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I 79 96 77 77 19 52 See ELECTRICAL See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I 74 11 67 See ELECTRICAL I 93 30 39 See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See APPLIANCES I 61 51 See PLUMBING II 52 52 34 SD Graphics 2008 U U 11 UNDO Unlock Urinal USERR3 V Vehicles Bus Vehicles Compact Vehicles Full Vehicles Generic Vehicles Mid size Vehicles Panel Vehicles Pickup Vehicles Semi Truck Vehicles Sports Vehicles Station Wagon Vehicles Sub Compact Vehicles Van W Walk Wall Mounted Wall Type Walls Wash Dry Stacked Washer Water Closet Flush Valve Water Closet Residential One Piece Water Closet Residential Two Piece Water Closet Tank Water Closet Wall Hung King Water Closet Wall Hung Std WBLOCK Wheelchair Access Wide Flange Window Elevations Window Symbol Windows ArchSymb 5 11 73 See PLUMBING I 93 See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I 49 See LIGHTING I 24 61 See APPLIANCES I See APPLIANCES I See PLUMBING I See PLUMBING I See PLUMBING I See PLUMBING I See PLUMBING I See PLUMBING I 78 51 52 59 24 17 Page 125 Wood Mem
11. Recessed Down Light Block aa05a Layer E LGHT CLNG Spot Wall Mounted Block ab05a Layer E LGHT WALL Spot Ceiling Block aa05a Layer E LGHT CLNG Surface Mounted Block ab05b Layer E LGHT WALL Wall Mounted Block ab05c Layer E LGHT WALL Emergency Exit Sign Block ae05c Layer E LGHT EMER Emergency 1 Lamp Block ae05b Layer E LGHT EMER Emergency 2 Lamp Block ae05a Layer E LGHT EMER Page 84 Exit Ceiling Block ac05a Layer E LGHT EMER Exit Wall Mounted Block ad05a Layer E LGHT EMER Fluorescent Strip Block aa06a Layer E LGHT CLNG Fluorescent Box Block ab06a Layer E LGHT CLNG Fluorescent Box 1x4 lt gt Block ab06a Layer E LGHT CLNG Fluorescent Box 2 2 Block ab06a Layer E LGHT CLNG Fluorescent Box 2x4 Block ab06a Layer E LGHT CLNG KO SD Graphics 2008 Plumbing Menu Bidet Block ad02b Layer P FIXT Floor Drain Round Block aa03a Layer P FIXT Floor Drain Rectang Block aa03b Layer P FIXT Urinal Block ag02a Layer P FIXT Water Closet Tank Block ad02a Layer P FIXT Wall Hung FV Block ae02b Layer P FIXT Wall Hung WC Block ae02b Layer P FIXT Accessories Dispenser Fem Nap Block ah03a Layer A ACCS UO D
12. ArchSymb 5 Architectural Symbols and Routines for AutoCAD ArchSymb 5 Page 1 Page ii SD Graphics 2008 Copyright 1993 2008 SD Graphics All Right Reserved This publication or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form by any method for any purpose SD GRAPHICS MAKES NO WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE REGARDING THESE MATERIALS AND MAKES SUCH MATERIALS AVAILABLE SOLELY ON AN AS IS BASIS IN NO EVENT SHALL SD GRAPHICS BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR SPECIAL COLLATERAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF PURCHASE OR USE OF THESE MATERIALS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY TO SD GRAPHICS REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE MATERIALS DESCRIBED HEREIN For conditions of use and permission to use these materials for publication in other than the English language contact SD Graphics SD Graphics reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product at all times in the future ArchSymb is a trademark of SD Graphics The following are registered trademarks of Autodesk Inc Autodesk AutoCAD and AutoLISP other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec
13. ArchSymb uses a 7 pen layering system Colors are used to assign pen weights for plotting Layers are named in the following format Field 1 Construction Category Field 2 Major Group Field 3 Minor Group X XXXX XXXX A single letter designating the type of construction i e Architectural Structural Mechanical and Plumbing represents the construction category The hyphen following the construction category indicates this is new construction The first hyphen is replaced by an X for existing to be demolished E for existing to remain F for future etc Refer to Appendix E for a complete listing of the most commonly used layer names used with ArchSymb Use 54 LAYER to pick the layering system needed depending on the phase of your drawing i e existing new demo Be sure to use the layers best applicable for the task you are performing The creation of new layers not listed in Appendix E or in the templates should follow the AIA guidelines The chart in Appendix E represents the standard layer colors with associated pen weights for a standard drawing These standards have been applied in devising the layers available through Layer tab of the ArchSymb Manager ArchSymb 5 Page 13 Chapter 3 DOORS and WINDOWS Doors Use this routine for inserting a door s into a wall The steps listed below will place the symbol on the right layer and insert it with the correct orientation PArchSymb 5
14. E ID Accessories Dispenser Seat Cover Block ah03b Layer A ACCS Accessories Dispenser Soap Block ah03c Layer A ACCS Accessories Dispenser Towel Block ah03d Layer A ACCS ArchSymb 5 Accessories Dispenser Block ah03e Layer A ACCS Accessories Feminine Nap Disposal Block ah03f Layer A ACCS Accessories Grab Bar Block Layer A ACCS Accessories Medicine Cabinet Block ah03g Layer A ACCS Accessories Towel Bar Block ah03h w Layer A ACCS Fixture Faucet Block ah02b Layer P FIXT Fixture Gas Valve Block aa03c Layer P FIXT Fixture Hose Bibb Block aa03d Layer P FIXT Fixture Water Heater Block ah02d Layer P FIXT Fountains Circular Block aa02a Layer P FIXT Fountains Handicap Block aa02b Layer P FIXT Plumbing Menu Continued Fountains Regular Block aa02c Layer P FIXT Fountains Recessed Block aa02d Layer P FIXT Fountains Semi recessed Block aa02e Layer P FIXT Shower Bath Bath Tub Block ad03a Layer P FIXT Shower Bath Shower Block ab03b Layer P FIXT Shower Bath Shower Seat Right Block ab03c Layer P FIXT Shower Bath Shower Seat Left Block
15. Existing C Demo a egpm accs a egpm amove a egpm avhd atum seat afumree a4umdile a4lor apcl mm xara R Plot Layer DE Page 96 your own AutoLISP functions to replace existing ones or to extend ArchSymb s capabilities There are several levels of complexity in making changes to the program Itis generally quite simple to alter a symbol drawing or to substitute your own Symbol drawings are stored in its appropriate sub directory based on its drawing type See Appendix A for symbol names Although AutoLISP code in called modules is protected you can obtain information about the operation of these routines from calling the syntax and the context in which they are used and modules can be replaced with your own However beware of secondary effects of substituting AutoLISP routines As with most complex programs there are many non obvious interactions and interrelationships among all pieces of the code Layers ArchSymb stores the layer names colors and linetypes for the symbols in LAT Layer Template files Layer Groups Choose the layer group that best suites your layering needs You can make this SD Graphics 02008 group default by clicking on check mark Layer Definitions Select the layer definition followed by the type New Existing Demo and Future To insert the entire group click the Load Group button Layers To load an ind
16. 37 16 30 30 21 58 See LIGHTING I See LIGHTING I See LIGHTING I 11 10 See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I 11 113 See LIGHTING I See LIGHTING I SD Graphics 02008 File Case Cred 2 Drawer Cadenza File Case Cred 4 Drawer Cadenza File Case Cred Book Case File Case Cred File Cabinet File Case Cred Flat File Fire Hydrant Fixtures Faucet Fixtures Floor Cleanout Fixtures Gas Valve Fixtures Hose Bibb Fixtures Trap Fixtures Water Heater Floor Drain Rectang Floor Drain Round Fluorescent 1 4 Fluorescent 2 2 Fluorescent 2 4 Fluorescent Emergency Fluorescent Night Light Fluorescent Box Fluorescent Lights Fluorescent Strip Fountains Circular Fountains Handicapped Fountains Hi Lo Fountains Recessed Fountains Regular Fountains Semi Recessed Furniture FURNITURE I G Grill H Highway Interstate Highway State Highway U S ArchSymb 5 30 See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See SITEI See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI 45 45 45 See LIGHTINGI See LIGHTINGI See LIGHTINGI See LIGHTINGI See LIGHTINGI 38 See LIGHTINGI 38 See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI 32 32 See APPLIANCES I See SITEI See SITEI See SITEI Page 119 1 installation Installing ArchSymb Interior Elev
17. A TAGS Wall Type Block walltype Layer A TAGS Window Symbol Block wdw Layer A TAGS Clg Types Block ctype Layer A TAGS Clg Elevation Block celev Layer A TAGS Room Names Block rmname Layer A TAGS Door Numbers Block doorno Layer A TAGS gt x x ROOM NAME SD Graphics 2008 APPENDIX B CUSTOMIZING ARCHSYMB of ArchSymb s most important design concepts is its open architecture The means are provided for you to tailor the program to your own requirements Before attempting to customize ArchSymb you should be familiar with AutoCAD and ArchSymb as a user Information that can be found in this manual in the AutoCAD Reference Manual or in the AutoLISP Programmer s Reference is not repeated in this appendix The following is an overview of the concepts used in customization of ArchSymb Current profile lt lt Unnamed Profile gt gt V Load SETUP with new drawing Setup Options Pda GRAND 7 Load DDSetup s LTSCALE Eelere V Load DDSetup s DIMSCALE Autoload ArchSymb OSNAP Status Bar Text Styles insert Dynamic Blocks AutoCAD 2006 romans shx v Arch S F Classic ArchSymb Dialogs Standard DCL AchD Show ArchSymb Tips at Startup romand shi NCS Layer Format Layer Template Edt ArchSymb List Q ze Nonh Arow Style 4 Launch List Editor Style el D Edt Arch Symb List Drawing Setup Door e Tag e and Window
18. Designer Tag Mee 2 Select a block that has at least one attribute Tale that is inserted in the current drawing Width 3 Give the template a Character Data Numeric Data name DO NOT change the directory or add Precision spaces to the file name E Include Attribute Data 4 Change the Schedule title and any other Cg New Apply report properties refer Page 74 SD Graphics 2008 to Edit for more detail on each property Click OK to save changes and Cancel to exit the template unsaved Edit Once you have modified your Schedule Template click Apply Schedule Title This is the Title of the Schedule as it will appear on the drawing Move Up amp Move Down Select an item in the Report Titles and then use the Move Up or Move Down button to change it relative location in the schedule Tag Name This is the name of the attribute as it appears in the block It cannot be changed Title This is the column title relative to the Tag Name as it will appear in the schedule Character or Numeric Data Allow for control over the data stored in the attribute If numeric is used then only numbers can be use for the attribute entry also the precision will ungray and allow have many places of decimal accuracy are needed Width This is the column width it is how many characters are extracted from the attribute and displayed in the schedule Include Attribute Data Toggle this ON to include the attribute
19. appropriate item from ArchSymblSite menu follow these steps Page 48 Block Scale Symbol Name Size Select the block size from the dialog box If you select OTHER you will need to type the size of the block in the dialog box Select an insertion point for the bollard You will see a ghost of the bollard attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly Enter a rotation angle for the bollard default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done SD Graphics 2008 Curb Cut Use this command to draw an ADA compliant curb cut All the dimensions are automatically calculated based on a slope of 1 12 for the ramp and 1 10 for the side slopes After you have picked the Curb Cut item from ArchSymblSite menu follow these steps 1 Enter the ramp width and curb height in the dialog box Ramp Width Curb Height 2 Pickthe start points of the curb cut 3 Enter a rotation angle for the curb cut type in the angle or dynamically pick it with your pointer 4 Indicate the depth direction the direction from the curb edge to the top of the ramp Line Label Use this command to break a line and enter any letter or group of letters ArchSymb leaves a space before and after the
20. modify the Program or merge all or any part of the Program in another program D TERM This License shall continue for as long as you use the product However it will terminate if you fail to comply with any of its terms or conditions You agree upon termination to destroy all copies of the Product The Limitations of Warranties and Liability set out below shall continue in Page iv SD Graphics 2008 force even after any termination E WARRANTY We warrant that the storage media in this Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date you acquire it If such a defect occurs return it to us at the address below and we will replace it free This remedy is your exclusive remedy for breech of this warranty It gives you certain rights and you may have other legislated rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction F LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY Except for the express warranty above the Product is provided on an as is basis without any other warranties or conditions express or implied including but not limited to warranties of merchantable quality merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose or those arising by law statue usage of trade or course of dealing The entire risk as to the results and performance of the Product is assumed by you Neither we nor our dealers or suppliers shall have any liability to you or any other person or entity for any indirect incidental s
21. 2 Pick an insertion point for the storefront The base point is the lower left of the storefront Window Elevations These elevations are all inserted in the same manner Each elevation will be placed on the correct layer The Window Elevation is created from a series of closed poly lines After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblElevationsI Window menu follow these steps Window Elevations Style Awning 20x24 Save Style Edit Style Delete Style Window Types Parameters 1 Casement Width Double Hung Fixed Height Gliding Quter Offset Inner Offset Grilled Cancel Help 1 Enter the window dimensions offsets and if you want to have the window grills Click OK 2 The window will be initially placed on your drawing pick an insertion point for the window The base point is the top middle of the window ArchSymb 5 Page 59 Millwork Height Y The Millwork Elevations Section of ArchSymb allows you to insert any number of upper lower or tall cabinet elevations at any size All these symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of these symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblElevationsIMillwork menu follow these steps 1 Enter the Height and Width of the block into the dialog box If you select PICK you will need to type the size of the block at the command prompt 2 Select an insertion point for the millwo
22. 7154 dL 1 If necessary to help distinguish wall lines zoom in on the area where L eg you intend to place the symbol Layers Le 2 Enter the command DOORS at the Ia lt command prompt With ArchSymb you can type the command select it from Kei ArchSymblUtilities menu or Double Swing ArchSymb Utilities toolbar Double Pass 3 The ArchSymb Docker will Center Pivit appear Single Bi Fold md 4 Once you have adjusted the settings for the door to be inserted click on the Insert Door button Settings I The first prompt will ask you to select Width the offset point of the wall for the doors insertion If you choose Center Insert then you will be prompted for the Jamb X center of the door opening You ll use the crosshairs and the aperture box AutoSnap to respond to the next prompt Offset mh DI x Jamo Swing Degree Style 45 990 Center Insert 180 Select offset point Imiro DCA Edit Existing Door Properties E Swing 45 en A The default OSNAP mode is set to INTsection and ENDPoint so you can p noct 1 pick room corner and indicate its E Swing 180 Apply Door offset distance from that corner Select approximate strike location Drag the crosshair and the aperture box AutoSnap along the wall line to the approxima
23. 9 5 TJI Pro 150 x 11 875 250 x 9 5 TJI Pro 250 11 875 TJI Pra 250 x 14 TJI Pra 250 x 16 TJI Pra 350 11 875 TJI Pra 350 x 14 TJI Pra 350 x 16 TJI Pra 350 18 5 Section TJI Pra 350 x 20 Ok Elevation Truss Depth 9 5 web Thickness 0 375 Flange 15 Flange Width gt 1 5 1 sert Jost 1 Select Wood Truss from the ArchSymblStructural menu or toolbar 2 Select any of the pre designed sizes or edit the individual properties also choose the section or elevation 3 Click on the Insert Joist button 4 If you selected elevation pick a start point and length if you selected section pick the middle of joist Page 54 SD Graphics 2008 Metal Deck Metal Deck Designer Deck Height Top Chord Lenath Botton Chord Length VBeam 1 Select Metal Deck from the ArchSymblStructural menu 2 Select which type of metal deck Vbeam or Nwall 3 Enter the metal deck height chord length and the bottom chord length 4 Pick the start point of the metal deck 5 Pick the end point of the metal deck Metal Studs Select Metal Stud from the ArchSymblStructural menu Select solid or hidden dashed line type for the symbol Select the metal stud type form the pop down list Enter the width and depth of the metal stud or choose a predefined size ArchSymb will draw the metal stud at the center of your screen 6 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rota
24. Cabinet File Case Cred Flat File Panel 2 Panel 2 Panel 3 Panel Square Post Plants A thru F These symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of these symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblFurniture menu follow these steps Symbol Size 24x 25 EI eth 2 Gee 1 Select block size from dialog box pick size even if the correct one is displayed in the dialog to ensure that any previous dimensions are overwritten If you select OTHER you will need to type the size of the block in the dialog box 2 Select an insertion point for the furniture symbol You will see a ghost of the furniture symbol attach to your crosshair Enter ArchSymb 5 Page 33 coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 3 Entera rotation angle for the furniture symbol default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 4 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done FURNITURE II Box 1 Select Box from the ArchSymblFurniture menu 2 Pickthe start point of the box 3 Locate Diagonal Point of the box 4 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or pres
25. Illustrations The standard Illustrations is a collection of the illustrations that can be found in the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines manual Each illustration is inserted as block at full scale that can be placed on your drawings Miscellaneous ADA Details The miscellaneous details are a collection of construction details that are based on the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines manual Each detail is inserted as block at full scale that can be placed on your drawings ADA Door Clearances Door Clearances The door clearances are based on the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines manual The clearances work with existing doors that used the ArchSymb Door Command This routine does not work with other doors or doors that have been exploded 1 Select Door Clearances from the ArchSymblADA menu 2 Select the Approach icon and any available options that match your requirements Then click on OK 3 Pick the door that you want to check the clearances on The routine will then draw a dashed box as shown in the illustration ArchSymb 5 Page 57 Elevations Elevations are broken into five divisions Doors amp Windows Millwork Plumbing People and Trees Each elevation type is inserted in a unique way Follow the steps that pertain to the type of elevation you will be inserting Door Elevations These symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of these symbols will be placed on the cor
26. SHEET SIZE The next area presents you with options for sheet size including the standard ANSI ARCH and ISO sizes A E If you enter a value in either Length or Width other than one of the presets the dialog box will display OTHER The XRef Border is grayed out cannot be selected until you pick a standard sheet size with a border file template You can select Simple Border and this will Page 12 SD Graphics 2008 draw a Polyline at the limits of the sheet depending on scale selected MODE The Modes area lets you toggle ON OFF commonly used drawing modes Select the modes that best suit your drawing preferences These modes are real time so you do not need to click the apply button The Text Size and ArchSymb DimVars are not real time you will need to click apply for these to occur OBJECT SNAPS The final area of the Setup tab is the Object Snaps This is a quick reference to the running OSNAPS they can be changed in real time and are not affected by the toggle After all the settings are the way you want them for your drawing select the OK button If you do not see any of the default options that you use regularly in Scale or Sheet Size ArchSymb 4 provides a set of customization routines These routines can be access through ArchSymb Preferences Refer to Customization later in this manual for detailed instructions Manipulating Layers AIA layering guidelines are the basis for the ArchSymb layering system
27. Soccer Block 1 1 al Layer L MISC Sports Tennis Block ah11k Layer L MISC ArchSymb 5 Sports Tennis Block ah11k Layer L MISC Trees Tree A Block 11 Layer L PLNT Trees Tree B Block ae11b Layer L PLNT Trees Tree Block aellc Layer L PLNT Trees Tree D Block ae11d Layer L PLNT Trees Tree E Block aelle Layer L PLNT Trees Tree F Block ael 1 Layer L PLNT Trees Tree G Block aellg Layer L PLNT Trees Tree H Block ael lh Layer L PLNT Trees Shadow Block 11 Layer L PLNT aR 9 K S Wz E SI IOR Page 87 Structural Menu Angle Block N A Layer S METL Channel Block N A Layer S METL Tee Block N A Layer S METL Tube Circular Block N A Layer S METL Tube Rectangular Block N A Layer S METL Wide Flange Block N A Layer S METL Concrete Column Block N A S CONC Wood Member Block N A S WOOD Metal Deck Block N A Layer S METL Metal Stud Block N A Layer S METL Page 88 D 1 SD Graphics 2008 Millwork Elevations Menu Base BC 01 Block bc 01 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base 02 Block bc 02 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 03 Block bc 03 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 04 Block bc 04 Layer A ELEV SLGT
28. Towel Bar Fixtures Faucet Fixtures Floor Cleanout Fixtures Gas Valve Fixtures Hose Bibb Fixtures Trap Fountains Circular Fountains Handicapped Fountains Hi Lo Fountains Regular Fountains Recessed Fountains Semi Recessed These symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of these symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblPlumbing menu follow these steps ArchSymb 5 Page 39 1 Select an insertion point for the plumbing fixture You will see a ghost of the plumbing fixture attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 2 Enter a rotation angle for the plumbing fixture default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 3 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done PLUMBING II Bath Tub Deluxe Bath Tub Roman Tub Shower Shower Seat Right Shower Seat Left Tub amp Spa Accessories Corner grab Bar Accessories Shower Rod Sink Double Sink Floor Corner Sink Floor Rectang Sink Kitchen Double Sink Kitchen Triple Sink Single Sink Triple Sink 2 Person Gang Sink 3 Person Gang Lavatory Corner Lavatory Handicapped Lavatory Oval Lavatory Rectangular These symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each
29. Unlock layers One of the things you can do with entities and objects is to lock and unlock them by layer When a layer is locked it is visible but can not be selected These commands allow locking and unlocking layers by picking an entity on its layer To lock a layer type LO at the command prompt You are then ask to select an object on the layer to be locked To unlock a layer type UN at the command prompt You are then ask to select an object on the layer to be unlocked ArchSymb 5 Page 73 Schedules ArchSymb Schedule generator creates schedules based on using a specific template file The ArchSymb Schedule Templates AST are stored in the ArchSymb User Folder These Walls Schedules templates can be created or edited with the schedule Fl Insert Table i command ArchSymb comes with two AST files for Door and NCS Door Schedule Room Finishes Schedules based on the door and room tags This section is divided into three ArchSymb 5 parts Export Import and Schedule Template Designer Templates iB Block doomo Templates Schedule Title DOOR SCHEDULE Use this command to edit or create an ArchSymb Schedule Template AST Select Schedule Template from the ArchSymblUtililties menu or the ArchSymb toolbar Click the double arrows next to Schedule Template Designer to access the options Follow these steps Create 1 Select New from Schedule Template Report Title Properties
30. Washer Block af10b Layer A APPL Dryer Block af10c Layer A APPL Wash Dry Stacked Block af10a Layer A APPL O SD Graphics 2008 Electrical Menu Bell Block ah04a Layer E POWR J Box Block ah04b Layer E POWR Panel Block n a Layer E POWR Telephone Floor Jack Block af04a Layer E COMM Telephone Jack Block ae04a Layer E COMM Television Jack Block ah04c Layer E COMM Thermostat Block ah04d Layer EEPOWR Receptacles Duplex Block ad04a Layer EEPOWR Receptacles Floor Block ad04a Layer Receptacles Quadplex Block ac04a Layer EEPOWR Receptacles Single Block ah04e Layer EEPOWR ArchSymb 5 Receptacles Waterproof Block ah04f Layer E POWR Receptacles 220v Block ah04g Layer Switch 1 Pole Block ag04a Layer Switch 3 Way Block ag04b Layer Switch 4 Way Block ag04c Layer Switch Dimmer Block ag04d Layer E POWR Switch GFI Block ag04e Layer Switch Time Clock Block ag04f Layer Switch Waterproof Block ag04g Layer Conduit Block n a Layer De
31. Wood Structural Chair PAR Furniture POD COMIDO a Furniture TIO LA se B OX d E Furniture AHOBA TE Furniture 2426020444044064 875714 eR Furniture Night 0 0 Furniture m Appliance AHIOD Kitchen Unit Appliance AHIOE 444 1 Appliance AHIOF E Trash Compactor Appliance E Architectural Leader Tags 57 Boundary Ceiling Grid Ceiling D cases Batt Insulation Utilities Break LING Utilities eege Building Secton Tags Camera dview Utilities CED E Copy Continuous OneKeys ale Ceiling OCond s Ceiling CHGALILICA Match Propertes Utilities CLIP Clip Drawungs s Utilities CLOUD Revision Bos Tags CI n Change KE Utilities DR EE Change Door Angle Utilities DC ce Detail CUL Tags 2 Floor
32. a specific layer All plumbing fixtures are on P FIXT while structural steel shapes are on S METL These layer assignments are listed in Appendix E LAYERS Elements not assigned to layers representing a particular architectural entity are placed on the current layer This command allows you to pick an entity and designate its layer and other properties as current This is useful when you want to begin drawing with certain properties set Select Set Properties from the ArchSymblUtil Commands menu the ArchSymb toolbar or type SP or SETPROP at the command prompt You re first asked to Select object Set Properties then returns the results to the command prompt COLOR BYLAYER LINETYPE BYLAYER ELEVATION 0 0 THICKNESS Q0 LAYER 5 PLINEWID 0 0 Stairs This command invokes a dialog stair calculator used to generate a 2D stair in plan You can select four types of stairs options that are not relevant to the selected type of stair will be grayed out The stair calculator works in the following manner 1 The Floor to Floor distance is divided by the riser size and the result is rounded up to the next largest whole number for the total number of risers 2 The Tread Depth times the number of risers less one is used to find the leading stair length 3 To determine the Riser Height the total number of risers divides the floor to floor distance 4 After all checks have been made the resu
33. create a new Catalog you will also need to create a new Division and Section ArchSymb automatically creates the Library file names the only name you need create 15 the Display name of the library Archs mb 5 Symb ol Ca talog M anager Catalog Division Section ArchSymb Library Appliances General Electrical ArchSymb Details GE E Data amp Telephone le Blocks Fumiture Light amp Ceiling Switches Plumbing Site Structural Tags 404 Details Millwork Elevation Miscellaneous Elevation Plumbing Elevations People Elevations Tree Elevations alle amp Snare Catalog Divizion Section deg 21 Furr a Apply Reset Clear amp rchSymb com ArchSymb 5 Page 79 APPENDIX A SYMBOL LIST Appliance Menu Dishwasher Under Block ae 10a Layer A APPL Dishwasher Convert Block ae 10b Layer A APPL Oven Block ad10a Layer A APPL Range Block ab10b Layer A APPL Range Hi Low Block ab10a Layer A APPL Refrig Standard Block ac10a Layer A APPL Refrig Side by Side Block ac10b Layer A APPL Refrig Compact Block 10 Layer A APPL Page 80 OQ oo Fan Block aal0a Layer A APPL Grill Block ah10a Layer A APPL Kitchen Unit Block ah10d Layer A APPL Microwave Block 10 Layer A APPL Trash Compactor Block ah10f Layer A APPL
34. in the angle or dynamically with your pointer Note To change the North Arrow style select ArchSymb Tools Options and then select A or Revision Number Eu This command places a Revision delta on your drawing 1 Select Revision Number from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Enterthe Revision Number in the dialog box and click OK 3 Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair Revision Box This command places Revision Cloud Box around selected portion of your drawing 1 Select Revision Box from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Point and click the lower left of the area to be identified by the Revision cloud Box 3 Drag the box to the upper right corner and click Revision Cloud BE This command places a Revision Cloud around a selected portion of your drawing 1 Select Revision Cloud from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Change any of the Revision options by typing the first letter at the following prompt Arc length 0 375 Arc style Page 26 SD Graphics 2008 Shadow Box Standard Revision Tag Yes Arc length Style Tag Pick a start point and guide the crosshairs in a counterclockwise direction to produce a convex cloud shape If you set Revision Tag to YES you will then place the delta symbol and enter the revision number in the dialog box This
35. in any blocks ArchSymb will prompt you Break Line 1 Select Break Line from the ArchSymblUtilities menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Pick the Break Line Start point 3 Select the endpoint of the Break Line Pipe Break Line 1 Select Pipe Break Line from the ArchSymblUtilities menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Pick the Break Line Start point 3 Select the endpoint of the Break Line ArchSymb 5 Page 65 SS Case Use CASE to change the case status of existing TEXT or MTEXT 1 Select Text Case from the ArchSymblUtilities menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Pickthe text you can select more than one at a time you wish to change the case 3 You will be prompted for Change case of all letters Upper Lower Opposite Sentence Title None 4 Youcan keep changing the text case until you type none or press ENTER for the default Ul Clip Use CLIP to copy part of a drawing to another area and scale it This routine was designed to help create details from an existing drawing Use the AutoCAD R14 XCLIP command to perform a similar function on blocks and Xrefs The following prompt appears after you select Clip from the ArchSymblUtil Commands menu the ArchSymb toolbar or type CLIP at the command prompt First corner This is the lower left corner of the area you wish to clip Next drag the crossing window and select the opposite corner Other corner Then you will need to place the clipped area on your drawing
36. the center connection line away from the Large Scale Bubble and click 5 Continue to click the connection line until you want the Detail Tag at the end of the line press ENTER to end the line 6 Enter the drawing and sheet number in the dialog box Elevation Interior Multiple Use this command to identify drawing and sheet number for multiple interior elevations in a single room 1 Page 20 Select Elevation Int Multiple from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair Enter the drawing and sheet number in the dialog box Enter a rotation angle for the arrow default degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer SD Graphics 2008 Elevation Interior Single Use this command to identify drawing and sheet number for an interior elevation 1 Select Elevation Symbol from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair 3 Enter the drawing and sheet number in the dialog box 4 Enter a rotation angle for the tag s arrow default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer Elevation Exterior 2 Use this command to identify drawing and sheet number for an exterior elevation 1 Select Elevation Symbol from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Select
37. your drawing by a horizontal leader line Descriptive text may be placed above or below the leader 1 Select Point Elevation from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Click first endpoint of the leader at the point to be marked Default OSNAP ENDpoint so that the connection line is attached to the drawing 3 Drag the line away from the drawing left or right and click for the second endpoint and the placement of the tag 4 Begin typing the note To end the note press ENTER on a blank Text prompt line ArchSymb 5 Page 23 Spot Elevations T Use this command to identify the site plan spot grade elevations 1 Select Spot Elevations from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Enter the spot elevation at the command prompt or press ENTER to accept the default setting 3 Select an insertion point for the tag 4 Entera rotation angle for the text by typing in the angle or dynamically picking it with your pointer CE Wall Type Use this command to identify the wall type on a plan or section 1 Select Wall Type from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Enter the wall type number in the dialog box 3 Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair 4 Draw the cut line from the tag through the wall as Window Symbol Use this command to identify a window frame type on a plan 1 Select Window Symbol from the ArchSymblTags menu or
38. your pointer 4 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Fluorescent Strip After you have picked the Fluorescent Strip item from ArchSymblLight ArchSymb 5 Page 37 amp Ceiling menu follow these steps 2 At the command prompt enter the Length of the fixture Select an insertion point for the light symbol You will see a ghost of the light symbol attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly Enter a rotation angle for the light symbol default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Fluorescent Box After you have picked the Fluorescent Box item from ArchSymblLight amp Ceiling menu follow these steps 1 2 Track Light 1 2 Page 38 At the command prompt enter the Length of the fixture Then enter the Depth of the fixture Select an insertion point for the light symbol You will see a ghost of the light symbol attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly Enter a rotation angle for the light symbol default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer Next you w
39. BF Break first point BR Break BRP Break selected point BLOCKS BL Block IN Insert Command Prompt INN Insert Dialog Box IU Block Update by pick WB Wblock W W Wblock a block by pick WQ Purge all COPY CO Copy Copy Crossing CCO Copy Continuous CF Copy Fence CL Copy Last CP Copy Previous CW Copy Window ArchSymb 5 DISTANCE DI Distance DIN Distance Nearest ERASE E Erase EC Erase Crossing EF Erase Fence EL Erase Last EP Erase Previous EW Erase Last EXPLODE EXP Explode EXTEND EX Extend EXC Extend Crossing FILLET FI Fillet FIR Fillet Radius FIP Fillet Polyline FC Fillet Crossing HATCH BH BHatch LAYER 0 Sets layer to current LA Layer LAC entities to current layer LAD Layer Dialog box Layer OFF by pick or LAI Layer Isolate LAL Layer list Save amp Restore LAM Make new layer LAN All layers ON LAP Put entities to selected layer LAS Set layer by pick or name LAT THAW all layers LAX NUKE all entities on a layer LAZ FREEZE layer by pick LO Lock layer by pick UN Unlock layer by pick LINE L Line Page 101 LC Line Center LCC Line Center Center LE Line Endpoint LEE Line Endpoint Endpoint LEP Line Endpoint Perp LIN Line Insert LI Line Intersection LM Line Midpoint LN Line Nearest LND Line Node LNP Line Nearest Perpendicular LQ Line Quadrant MOVE M Move MC Move Crossing MF Move Fence ML Move Last MP Move Previous
40. Base BC 05 Block bc 05 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 06 Block bc 06 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 07 Block bc 07 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 08 Block bc 08 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 09 Block bc 09 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 10 Block bc 10 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 11 Block bc 11 Layer A ELEV SLGT ArchSymb 5 Base BC 12 Block bc 12 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 13 Block bc 13 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 14 Block bc 14 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 15 Block bc 15 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 16 Block bc 16 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 17 Block bc 17 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 18 Block bc 18 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 19 Block bc 19 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 20 Block bc 20 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 21 Block bc 21 Layer A ELEV SLGT Base BC 22 Block bc 22 Layer A ELEV SLGT
41. Box Break Line bug BUG REPORT FORM Build Space Building Section Bunk bed C Cam CANCEL Case Ceiling Elevation Ceiling Fan Ceiling Grid Ceiling Type Ceilings Chair Dining Curved Chair Dining Curved Under Chair Dining Side Chair Dining Side Under Chair Dining Tapered Chair Dining Tapered Under Chair Exec Curved Chair Exec Curved Under Chair Exec Retang Chair Guest Arm Chair Guest Arm Under Chair Guest Swivel Chair Guest Swivel Under Chair Lounge Circular Chair Lounge Rectangular Page 116 See ELECTRICAL I 64 See PLUMBINGI 65 See SITEI See SITEI See SITEI See SITEI 48 48 95 34 5 113 113 61 21 See FURNITURE I 73 11 66 24 37 36 24 35 See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I SD Graphics 2008 Chair Exec Retang Under Chair Pair Guest Arm Chair Pair Guest Swivel Chair Secretary Chair Secretary Under change Change any Text Channel click Clip Clone Column Grid Command Prompts commands Computer conceptual design Concrete Column Conduit Configuring ArchSymb Convert Space Cook Top Correcting mistakes Counter CT Curb Cut customize D Data Jack Data Telephone DDCam DDsetup DDSetup D
42. Boy ON Page 81 Furniture Menu Bed Block ah09b Layer A FURN MISC Box Block n a Layer A FURN MISC Night Table Block ah09c Layer A FURN TBLE Sofa Block af07a Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Dining Side Block aa07a Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Dining Side Under Block aa07b Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Dining Tapered Block aa07c Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Dining Tapered Under Block aa07d Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Guest Arm Block ab07a Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Guest Arm Under Block ab07b Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Guest Swivel Block ab07c Layer A FURN CHAR Page 82 Dos L L Chair Guest Swivel Under Block ab07d Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Lounge Circular Block ad07a Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Lounge Rectang Block ac07a Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Exec Curved Block ae07c Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Exec Curved Under Block ae07d Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Exec Rectang Block ae07a Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Exec Rectang Under Block ae07b Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Pair Guest Arm Block ag08a Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Pair Guest Swivel Block ag08b Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Secretary Block ab07e Layer A FURN CHAR Chair Secretary Under Block ab07f Layer A FURN CHAR
43. DWIN Deluxe Bath Tub Desks Tables Conference Table Desks Tables Desk Both Pedestal Desks Tables Desk Left Pedestal Desks Tables Desk Left Return Desks Tables Desk Right Pedestal Desks Tables Desk Right Return Desks Tables Desk Simple Desks Tables Table Rectangular ArchSymb 5 See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I 68 67 52 11 66 67 19 10 98 34 61 553 31 5 62 See APPLIANCES I 11 29 67 49 93 See ELECTRICAL 1 See ELECTRICAL 1 73 12 13 17 See PLUMBING II See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I Page 117 Desks Tables Table Round Detail Cuts Diffuser Exhaust Fan Diffuser Return Diffuser Supply DIMENSION DIMSCALE Dishwasher Dishwasher Convert Dishwasher Under DLINE Door Door Elevations Door Numbers Door Swings Doors Drawing Scale Drawing Titles Dryer DTEXT E Edit Ceiling Grid Edit Door Swings Electrical ELECTRICAL I Elevation Symbols Elevations Emergency 1 Lamp Emergency 2 Lamp Emergency Exit Sign ENTER Entering Commands Equipment Copier Equipment Vending Machine ERASE error Exit Ceiling Exit Wall Mounted Page 118 See FURNITURE I 20 37 37 37 67 94 See APPLIANCE I See APPLIANCES I See APPLIANCES I 62 63 55 58 25 16 14 95 25 See APPLIANCES I 23 67
44. ENTER when done LIGHTING II Ceiling Grid Use this command to draw a ceiling grid for a predefined space 1 Select Ceiling Grid from the ArchSymbl Light amp Ceiling menu _ 2 Define the boundary base on the Archsymb 5 boundary style you select e Rectangular Pick the start Schedules point of the box then Locate 5 s Diagonal Point of the box e Pick Existing Polyline Select an existing closed polyline for the ceiling grid e Pick Points trace Define the Ape boundary of th by picki EE oundary of the space by picking us E each corner of the desired space in O Pick Points Trace succession boundary by You will Find Boundry close the boundry by pressing j i pressing RETURN ni d e Find Boundry Define the Horizontal 4 0 boundary of the space by picking a Y Verica 2 0 point inside of the space The routine will then scan for the REESEN boundary edges and draw polyline around the space Save Boundry Toggle If you wish to edit the grid at future time you will need to save the boundry 3 Select the Grid Spacing this will create 2 hatch patterns one in the Y and the other in the X 4 CLICK on the Insert Grid button 5 You are then prompted to Select box to find center of room 6 Select the first corner then the opposite corner This will determine the approximate center of the room and it will also be the base point for the start of t
45. K or XREF PROBE gets information about nested entities at all levels of nesting to allow you to list information about an entity in an insert without exploding the insert You can also select to FREEZE or turn OFF the base entity layer within the probe dialog box 1 Type PROBE at the command prompt Select any entity 3 dialog box is then presented to you showing all the pertinent information At this point you can FREEZE or turn the layer OFF of the base entity Page 76 SD Graphics 2008 Symbols Catalog Menu ArchSymb 5 Walls Schedules Setup Symbols Layers Ceilings Doors m DI ArchSymb Library 8 1 4 Appliances 923 Hectrical La Fumiture Cl Ee ele ees 5 Huorenscent Lights P d of Mechanical ais Plumbing ight lt Spot Wall Mounted Surface Mounted Track Light Wall Mounted ArchSymb 5 The ArchSymb Symbols Catalog is a graphical interface for viewing organizing and inserting the symbols used in ArchSymb INSERT There are three ways to insert a symbol Highlight the symbol name or icon then click on the Insert button Also by double clicking a symbol name or icon will insert the symbol into the current drawing Slide View If there are more than 9 symbols you can use the next and previous
46. KEYS LOCK amp UNLOCK LAYERS SCHEDULES PROBE SYMBOLS CATALOG MENU APPENDIX A SYMBOL LIST APPENDIX B CUSTOMIZING ARCHSYMB APPENDIX C COMMAND REFERENCE 93 98 Page 2 SD Graphics 2008 APPENDIX D ONEKEYS APPENDIX E LAYERS FLOOR PLANS NEW FLOOR PLANS EXISTING CEILING PLANS NEW CEILING PLANS EXISTING ROOF PLANS NEW ROOF PLANS EXISTING SITE PLANS NEW SITE PLANS EXISTING ELEVATIONS SECTIONS DETAILS SCHEDULES SHEET FILES LAYER PEN MAPPING APPENDIX F BUG REPORT FORM APPENDIX G WISH LIST INDEX ArchSymb 5 101 103 103 104 105 106 106 107 108 109 110 110 111 111 111 112 113 114 115 Page 3 Chapter 1 INSTALLATION QuickStart If your system 1s already running AutoCAD you can install and configure ArchSymb on a standard system A standard system is a single user station not a network system that uses a Windows system pointer and a Windows compatible display The system must run Windows XP or Vista and meet the minimum AutoCAD system and recommended memory requirements listed below System requirement e AutoCAD 2004 through 2009 e Windows XP or Vista e 512 MB of RAM minimum Intel Pentium processor or compatible or greater 49 MB of hard disk space CD ROM drive for installation only Windows supported display adapter Mouse or other pointing device Installing ArchSymb 5 for AutoCAD The installation program Se
47. MW Move Window MIRROR MI Mirror MIC Mirror Crossing MIP Mirror Previous MIW Mirror Window OFFSET OF Offset POLYLINE PL Polyline PE Pedit PLE Polyline Endpoint PLI Polyline Intersect PLM Polyline Midpoint BX Box Rectangle ROTATE RO Rotate RC Rotate Crossing Rotate Fence RL Rotate Last RP Rotate Previous RW Rotate Window SCALE SC Scale SCC Scale Crossing SCR Scale Relative Page 102 SCW Scale Window STRETCH ST Stretch SCP Stretch Crossing Polygon TEXT CT Change any Text DT Dtext STY Style TRIM TR Trim TRC Trim Crossing TRF Trim Fence ZOOM amp DISPLAY RE Regen Z Zoom ZA Zoom All ZD Zoom Dynamic ZE Zoom Extents ZP Zoom Previous ZW Zoom Window DIMENSION TOOLS HOR Dim Horizontal SET Toggle 1st Extension Line SE2 Toggle 2nd Extension Line TE DimText Edit UPD Update VER Dim Vertical PROPERTY TOOLS CA ChangeAll Match SP Set Properties SD Graphics 2008 APPENDIX E LAYERS This list of layers is from the ArchSymb original layer templates These templates are based on the 1990 A I A CAD Layering Guidelines There is also a list of the Long and Short format of the A I A CAD Layering Guidelines and the latest NSC National CAD Standards The layer templates can be for new existing demo or future drawings Included in all four of the template groups are Layers for the following categories Floor Plans New Levl Layer Name Color Linetype Descrip
48. OMMANDS n Batt Insulation This routine draws architectural batt insulation in sectional view at any angle with a user specified thickness using polyarcs and polyline segments Unlike the BHATCH command you can only fill one straight segment at a time The following prompts appear after you select Batt Insulation from the ArchSymbIUtil menu the ArchSymb toolbar or type BI at the command prompt Batt Insulation is always drawn from left to right bottom to top The first prompt will ask you to pick a start point for the insulation Enter start point The next point is the distance or length along the Batt Insulation Enter end point Type in the height or thickness of the Batt Insulation you can also pick the height dynamically from the first point selected Enter insulation thickness The routine will then draw the insulation If no errors are found you will receive the following prompt Processing complete Page 64 SD Graphics 2008 Ph Block Find Block find will search the drawing data base for a layer that is nested in a block 1 Select Block Find from the ArchSymblUtilities menu or the ArchSymb toolbar Layer to search for a door a eqpm accs a egpm 4ixd a eqpm move a eqpm ovhd a4lor appl aflor case aflor case ovhd a lor hral 2 Select the layer you wish to find then click OK 3 You will then be presented with a list showing which blocks contain the layer you are trying to find If the layer is not
49. Select a starting point and a direction and indicate the number of stalls that you want drawn Either way the two points that you initially enter determine the orientation of the rows of stalls Page 50 SD Graphics 2008 Defining the Size and Angle of the Stalls 1 Enter the width depth and angle of the stall in the dialog box 2 draw a preset number of spaces check the box and enter a number If you want ArchSymb to calculate the number of spaces leave the box unchecked 3 Select Single or Double Rows from the dialog box Start Point End Point 1 If you left the Number of spaces box unchecked follow these steps Select a starting point 2 Select an ending point 3 ArchSymb draws the number of whole spaces that fit between the points Start Point Number of Spaces 1 If you checked the box Number of Spaces and entered a number follow these steps Select a starting point 2 Indicate a direction 3 ArchSymb will draw the predetermined number of spaces Wheelchair Access Trees A through P Shadow tree All of these symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of the symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblSite menu follow these steps 1 Atthe command prompt enter the Diameter for Trees or the Depth for Wheelchair Access 2 Select an insertion point for the symbol You will see a ghost of the symbol attach to your crosshair Enter coordin
50. Speaker Sports Baseball Sports Basketball Sports Football Sports Pool 25 Yard Sports Pool 50m Sports Soccer Sports Tennis Sports Track 400m Spot Ceiling Spot Wall Mounted Spot Elevations Stalls Store Front Elevations Structural Structural Steel Shapes ArchSymb 5 11 69 12 93 51 27 95 See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II 56 See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II 47 47 73 See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I See FURNITURE I 61 61 51 See ELECTRICAL 1 See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See SITE I See LIGHTING I See LIGHTING I 24 51 59 22 22 Page 123 Surface Mounted Switch 1 Pole Switch 3 Way Switch 4 Way Switch Dimmer Switch GFI Switch Time Clock Switch Waterproof Symbol Symbol Files Symbols Catalog Symbols Catalog Menu T Tags Tee Telephone Floor Jack Telephone Jack Television Jack Templates Terms TEXT Thermostat time stamp Toaster Track Light Traffic Control 2 Way Arrow Traffic Control Left Arrow Traffic Control Right Arrow Traffic Control Straight Arrow Traffic Control Straight Left Arrow Traffic Control Straight Right Arrow Trash Compactor Tree Elevations Trees Tub amp Spa Tube Circular Tube Rectangular Typewriter
51. ab03d Layer P FIXT Shower Bath Tub amp Spa Block ab03e Layer P FIXT Sink Lavatory Double Block ac02a Layer P FIXT Sink Lavatory Floor Corner Block ab02a Layer P FIXT Page 86 Sink Lavatory Floor Rectang Block ab02b Layer P FIXT Sink Lavatory Single Block ab02c Layer P FIXT Sink Lavatory Corner Block af02b Layer P FIXT Sink Lavatory Handicap Block af02c Layer P FIXT Sink Lavatory Oval Block af02a Layer P FIXT Sink Lavatory Rectangular Block ac03a Layer P FIXT SD Graphics 02008 Site Menu Wheel Chair Access Block aflla Layer L STRP Highway Interstate Block 11 Layer L MISC Highway State Block ah11b Layer L MISC Highway U S Block 11 Layer L MISC Sports Baseball Block 11 Layer L MISC Sports Basketball Block ahl le Layer L MISC Sports Football Block ah11f H Layer L MISC Sports Pool 25 Yard Block ahllg A Layer L MISC Sports Pool 50m Block ah11h xc Layer L MISC Sports
52. ace Number of Lavatones 1 Select Multiple Lavatory from the ArchSymblPlumbing menu or toolbar 2 Enterthe dimensions and number of lavatories in the dialog box If you want a starting or ending panel check the selection in the dialog box Select the Lavatory Type size and count from the image button 3 Pick the start and ending points of the counter 4 Indicate the depth direction the direction from the back wall to the front of the counter Page 44 SD Graphics 2008 Multiple Urinal Designer This command constructs an entire row of urinal stalls Multiple Urinal Designe Stall Settings Number of Stalls Stall Width W Stall Depth D Fit Available Space Starting Partition Ending Partition Gesi 5 Select Multiple Urninals from ArchSymblPlumbing menu or toolbar 6 Enter the dimensions and number of stalls in the dialog box If you don t want a starting or ending partition uncheck the selections in the dialog box 7 Pick the start and ending points of the stalls this is the selection along the wall 8 Indicate the depth direction the direction from the back wall to the front of the stalls Accessories Grab Bar 1 Select Grab Bar from the ArchSymblPlumbinglAccessories menu or toolbar Enter the length of the grab bar Pick the corner closest to the desired location for the grab bar Enter the offset distance of the grab bar from the picked corner Enter a rotation angle for the
53. an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair 3 Enter the drawing and sheet number in the dialog box 4 Enter a rotation angle for the tag s arrow default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer Section Partial Use this command to identify drawing and sheet number for a partial building or wall section 1 2 3 Select Building Section from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair Enter the drawing and sheet number in the dialog box Enter a rotation angle for the arrow default degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer Draw a section cut line from the tag Default OSNAP QUAdrant so that the section cut line is attached to the symbol drag the line for the other end and a small flag will be placed at the opposite end point Section Building Use this command to identify drawing and sheet number for a building section 1 Select Building Section from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair 3 Enter the drawing and sheet number in the dialog box ArchSymb 5 Page 21 4 Enter a rotation angle for the arrow default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 5 Draw a section cut li
54. ates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 3 Enter a rotation angle for the symbol default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 4 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done ArchSymb 5 Page 51 Structural This section of ArchSymb has its own method for inserting symbols Instead of expecting you to drag a symbol to an insertion point ArchSymb first draws the symbol parametrically at the center of the screen You can then drag the symbol to its desired insertion point Structural LETOOBLOaian ans Structural Steel Shapes of these symbols are all inserted in the same manner using the same dialog box Each of the symbols will be placed on the correct layer Enter dimensions from the keyboard in the dialog box or choose the size from the AISC list Angle Channel Tee Tube Circular Tube Rectangular Wide Flange 1 Select the appropriate steel shape from the ArchSymblStructural menu Structural Steel Angles ic E Channels E Tees B Tubes Circular i B Tubes Rectangular 5 27 Wide Flanges Properties Depth 4 Width 4 Web 375 Solid Hidden Page 52 SD Graphics 2008 Select solid or hidden dashed line type for symbol Enter the dimensions of the steel shape or select the AISC button and choo
55. ation Symbols Join K Key Notes Keynote Kitchen Unit Kjoist L Lavatory Corner Lavatory Handicapped Lavatory Oval Lavatory Rectangular Layer Template layer templates layering Layers LEA Leader Leader Note Lighting Lighting amp Ceilings LIGHTING I Line Label Lock Love Seat LTSCALE M MASTER LAT match Page 120 67 22 94 See APPLIANCES I 56 See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II See PLUMBING II 93 94 13 13 94 97 94 23 94 23 35 35 35 49 73 See FURNITURE I 93 93 68 SD Graphics 2008 Match Properties Mechanical Heat Detector Mechanical Smoke Detector Mechanical Sprinkler menu Menus Metal Deck Metal Studs Microwave Millwork Modify the Symbol Catalog Menu MTEXT Multiple Lavatory Designer Multiple Urinal Designer Multiple WC Stall Designer Multiple WC Stall Generator MultiTEXT Leader Note N Network new drawing Night Table North Arrow OOPS options Oven P Panel Panel 2 Panel 2 1 2 Panel 3 Panel Curved Panel Square Post Parametric Drawing Titles Parking People ArchSymb 5 68 See LIGHTING I See LIGHTING I See LIGHTING I 6 96 55 55 See APPLIANCES I 60 78 23 67 43 45 42 42 23 113 12 See FURNITURE I 26 94 73 93 101 11 95 See APPLIANCES I 32 33 33 33 34 See FURNITUREI 25 50 61 121
56. ay Switch 4 Way Switch Dimmer Switch GFI Switch Time Clock Switch Waterproof These symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of these symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblElectrical menu follow these steps 1 Select an insertion point for the electrical symbol You will see a ghost of the electrical symbol attached to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 2 Enter a rotation angle for the appliance default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 3 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change the option or press ENTER when done ELECTRICAL II Conduit 1 Select Conduit from the ArchSymblElectrical menu 2 Pick the starting point of the conduit 3 Pick the second point to create a rubber band line 4 Pick the endpoint of the arc 5 You may add more arcs to the conduit by answering YES to the next prompt Do you want to continue the conduit Yes No To end the command press ENTER ArchSymb 5 Page 31 Panel 1 Select Panel from the ArchSymblElectrical menu 2 Pick the lower left corner of the panel box 3 Enter the length of the panel 4 Enter the width of the panel 5 Enter a rotation angle for the panel default degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your p
57. ays a standard readable size when printed Where several devices are inserted in a similar manner they are grouped together and the procedure only explained once Such devices are listed in this section as Lighting I Lighting is described later in this chapter To locate instructions on a particular symbol check the index to this manual LIGHTING I Emergency Exit Sign Emergency 1 Lamp Emergency 2 Lamp Exit Ceiling Exit Wall Mounted Fluorescent Light Fluorescent Emergency Fluorescent Night Light Fluorescent 1x4 Fluorescent 2x2 Fluorescent 2x4 Recessed Down Light Spot Wall Mounted Spot Ceiling Surface Mounted Wall Mounted Mechanical Heat Detector Mechanical Smoke Detector Mechanical Sprinkler These symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of these symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblLight amp Ceiling menu follow these steps 1 Select an insertion point for the light symbol You will see a ghost of the light symbol attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly ArchSymb 5 Page 35 2 Enter a rotation angle for light symbol default degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 3 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press
58. b pulldown NOTE The different CUI files for each version will allow multiple versions of AutoCAD on the same system with corrupting previous versions of the menu Once the preferences and menu are set EXIT and restart AutoCAD Page 6 SD Graphics 2008 Chapter 2 INTRODUCTION How to use this manual Here s a summary of what this manual offers and how to find it The big picture This introductory chapter outlines ArchSymb s capabilities and explains some important AutoCAD features that ArchSymb share Procedures used throughout ArchSymb are explained in detail in this chapter so that they may be referred to more briefly elsewhere Specific features Chapters 3 through 6 explain how to use the ArchSymb menus Either by selecting an item from the ArchSymb pulldown typing in the command or picking it from the toolbar This will allow you to accomplish specific drawing task with ArchSymb Background When you re installing ArchSymb customizing it or just digging around for facts check the appendices in the back of the manual Defining our terms If you encounter an unfamiliar term anywhere in this manual turn to Appendix E the Glossary The Glossary defines terms related to CAD ArchSymb and architecture in general Text Conventions Onscreen text is printed in mono spaced Courier Notes and other advice are printed in Italics COMMANDS are printed in all capital letters ENTER indicates the key used for enteri
59. ber Wood Truss X XCLIP XREF Page 126 53 54 66 76 SD Graphics 2008
60. buttons to change the current slide view The slide view will also change when you select a symbol name that may not be on the current page PREVIEW Once a slide is highlighted you can preview it before inserting it The preview dialog does not need to closed to insert a symbol Page 77 Modify Symbol Catalog Menu Current Block Name 55 SPHERE DWG Current Block Path C Users Daniel Documents Description AS5 SPHERE ADD Use this to add a WBLOCK to the current Section First you will select the Drawing and then give it a display name Copy Use this to copy the highlighted symbol to another section ArchSymb Library E ArchSymb Details D 02 Site Ez Ea 03 Concrete H E 05 Metals H E 06 Casework 88 2 07 Waterproofing Roof Select location from the list on H 2 08 Doors amp Windows the left Location must be at the aem Details WT Wall Types GN User Blocks Page 78 SD Graphics 2008 This will delete AS5 SPHERE from the User Symbols menu This operation can not be undone Are you sure you want to do this e Delete If you create a Symbol in the wrong location or wish to remove access to a standard symbol you can use this to delete the highlighted symbol CAUTION this operation is not reversible e Edit Use this option to create new Catalogs Divisions and Sections If you
61. command places a Shadow Box around a selected portion of your drawing 1 2 3 ArchSymb 5 Select Show Box from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar Pick the upper left corner base point of the shadow box Pick lower right corner of the shadow box Page 27 Chapter 5 ARCHSYMB MENU Appliances Since many of the appliances are inserted in a similar manner they are grouped together and the procedure only explained once Such appliances are listed in this section as Appliances I Appliances are described later in this chapter To locate instructions on a particular appliance check the index to this manual Appliance x APPLIANCES 1 Dishwasher Dishwasher Under Dishwasher Convert Oven Range Range Hi Low Refrig Standard Refrig Side by Side Refrig Compact Cook Top Grill Kitchen Unit Microwave Trash Compactor Washer Dryer Wash Dry Stacked Symbol Name Size 24x 25 E I t b Le ELI 28 SD Graphics 2008 These symbols are all inserted in same manner Each of these symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblAppliances menu follow these steps 1 Select the block size from the dialog box pick a size even if the correct one is displayed in the dialog to ensure that any previous dimensions are overwritten If you select OTHER you will need to type the size of the block in the dialog box 2 S
62. contain commonly used blocks that may be inserted as elements in more complex drawings The drawings contain no sub blocks reside on layer 0 are usually scaled 1x1 and have an appropriate insertion point Menus ArchSymb is based on the standard AutoCAD menu You can modify the MNU file and compile the file by using the standard MENU command The actual menu code may be a sequence of AutoCAD commands in line AutoLISP code see below calls to AutoLISP routine or any combination of the three AutoLISP AutoCAD includes an implementation of LISP You can write your own AutoLISP routines for any purpose to replace any of ArchSymb s AutoLISP routines or simply add to them Refer to the AutoLISP Programmer s Reference for information on writing functions Each time an AutoCAD Drawing Editor session begins the file ACAD LSP is loaded The definitions of commonly used funtions are kept in this file including MACRO LSP The MACRO LSP contains a section for loading your own commonly used LISP files ArchSymb 5 Page 95 Observations and Cautions You can customize most aspects of ArchSymb program including the menu macros and drawing files Only the AutoLISP routines are protected and the code therefore unavailable However you can write ArchSymb 5 Windows Tags Setup Symbols Layers Celings Layer Groups NCS Layer Format Layer Definitions Site Plan Z Hevations Z Sections Details Schedules New
63. e The following prompts appear after you select Join from the ArchSymblUtil menu the ArchSymb toolbar or type JOIN at the command prompt Select two lines to be joined Select the first of the two lines to be joined After the first line is highlighted then select the second line Select object If no errors are found you will receive the following prompt Processing complete ArchSymb 5 Page 67 An Match Properties Before ArchSymb draws an entity it determines these things about it e Its Layer e Its Thickness e ts LineType e Its Color e 5 PlineWid If you begin drawing without setting these properties ArchSymb will use the default settings for the entities you create Select Match Properties from the ArchS ymblUtil Commands menu the ArchSymb toolbar or type CA or CHGALL at the command prompt when you want to alter the on screen object so that it resembles another object in a particular respect After picking the object or several objects you the pick the object that possesses the desired properties You re first asked to Select objects Press ENTER when you finished highlighting objects You are then asked to Pick Entity to match The following prompt is displayed showing the changes to the selected objects Thickness 0 0 LineType BYLAYER Color BYLAYER Layer 5 PLInWid nil Processing complete Page 68 SD Graphics 2008 Set Properties ArchSymb places each drawing element on
64. e select to mean picking an item on the screen with your pointing device ArchSymb 5 Page 11 Setting up a new drawing Length X 12 0000 width y 9 0000 Border P XRe Elke P Simple No Project Loge Selected UCS Icon Highlight Text Size 0 2000 ArchSymb DimVars Object Snaps Endpoint Intersection Tangent Midpoint Extension Mearest Center lInsertion Parallel Node Perpendicular Quadrant Apparent Intersection When you begin a new drawing you must first specify drawing scale and sheet size at the Setup Dialog Box ArchSymb displays the dialog box whenever you begin a new drawing You can change these settings at any time by selecting DDsetup from the pulldown or the ArchSymb toolbar SCALE The first area of the Setup Dialog Box presents options for drawing scale Full scale is 1 1 When you instruct ArchSymb to draw a line 2 long at full scale it will plot a 2 long line Picking a scale determines a plotted scale factor For example if you pick 1 4 1 0 scale the scale factor will be 48 4 x 12 units per foot At this scale a 2 24 line will plot 1 2 long If you enter a value other than one of the presets the dialog box will display OTHER For ArchSymb to work properly you must fill in a scale other than zero The scale factor you chose should be similarly determined by how you wish the final plotted drawing to look e
65. elect an insertion point for the appliance You will see a ghost of the appliance attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 3 Enter a rotation angle for the appliance default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 4 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done APPLIANCE II Counter 1 Select Counter from the ArchSymblAppliances Counter Back Splash V Fit Available Space Include Back Splash Width Counter Depth F Include Start Panel V Upper Cabinet Include End Panel 2 Select the counter splash and overhead cabinet from the dialog box If you don t want your counter to draw the splash or overhead cabinet uncheck the selection in the dialog box 3 Pick the start and ending points of the counter 4 Indicate the depth direction the direction from the back to the front of the counter ArchSymb 5 Page 29 1 Select Fan from the ArchSymblAppliances Select an insertion point for the Fan You will see a ghost of the Fan attached to your crosshair 3 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Note To assure readability this symbol is treated as notation and printed
66. ernate and Standard Accessible and Alternate can be disabled by unchecking the option standard is disabled by entering a value of ZERO 0 To change the Water Closet type click on the image and select the type from the dialog box Tank Fush Valve Wall Hung Standard Wall Hung King Residential One Piece Residential Two Piece Select Multiple WC Stall from the ArchSymblPlumbing menu or toolbar Enter the dimensions and number of stalls in the dialog box If you don t want a starting or ending partition uncheck the selection in the dialog box Select the Water Closet Type from the icon menu Pick the start and ending points of the stalls Page 42 SD Graphics 2008 4 Indicate the depth direction the direction from the back wall to the front of the stalls Multiple Lavatory Designer This command constructs counter with a row of lavatories Optional back splashes may also be included as well as the counter for placing a series of wall hung lavatories Multiple Lavatory Designe Counter Back Splash Include Counter J Include Back Splash V Fit Available Space Width ans ns Courter Depth Include Start Panel Include End Panel Cancel The dialog box is divided into three parts Counter Black Splash and the Lavatory Settings To change the Lavatory type click on the image and select the type from the dialog box ArchSymb 5 Page 43 Oval Single Wall Hung Rect Fit Counter Sp
67. grab bar default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 6 Ifthe grab bar is on the inside of the wall type Y for YES to have ArchSymb mirror the grab bar or N for NO to leave the grab bar at the current position Fixtures Water Heater Floor Drain Round Floor Drain Rectang 1 Enter the Diameter of the block at the command prompt 2 Select an insertion point for the plumbing fixture You will see a ghost of the plumbing fixture attach to your crosshair Enter ArchSymb 5 Page 45 coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 3 Entera rotation angle for the plumbing fixture default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 4 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Page 46 SD Graphics 2008 Site Since many of the site symbols are inserted in a similar manner they are grouped together and the procedure only explained once Such site symbols are listed in this section as Site I Site is described later in this chapter To locate instructions on a particular site symbol check the index to this manual CO z p c HH LA amp BOG cO Boats Canoe Boats Row Boats Sail Boats Speed Fire Hydrant Highway Interstate Highway State Highway U S Sports Baseball Sport
68. gs Mullion X Mullion Number of Lites J 1 Dual Pane Offset O Left Right CO Find Center ArchSymb 5 the window and sills on the right layer and insert it with the correct orientation Ifnecessary to help distinguish wall lines zoom in on the area where you intend to place the symbol 12 Enterthe command DDWIN at the command prompt With ArchSymb you can type the command select it from the ArchSymblUtilities menu or the ArchSymb Utilities toolbar 3 dialog box will appear you change any of the settings that are appropriate for your window and then click Insert Window 4 The first prompt will ask you to select the first line of the wall for the windows insertion You ll use the crosshairs and the aperture box AutoSnap to respond to the next prompt Select approximate window location The point you pick is where the window will be inserted At the next prompt you will select the opposite wall line Select opposite face to be opened Drag the crosshair and the aperture box AutoSnap to select the wall line opposite from the wall line you picked for the first wall If no errors are found in the Page 17 course of routine you will receive the following prompt Processing complete Page 18 SD Graphics 2008 Chapter 4 TAGS What are Tags Tags are nota
69. he ceiling grid Page 36 SD Graphics 2008 Edit Grid ib Move Grid Rotate Grid Edit Ceiling Grid At any time you can adjust an existing Grid ArchSymb will use the last Grid created in the current session if nothing is selected To adjust an existing previous Grid CLICK on the Select Grid button and then select how you want to edit the grid 1 Click the Select Ceiling Grid button if you do not it will edit the last grid inserted 2 Select an existing ceiling grid or boundary 3 Select the option that best suites your adjustment The dialog box will remain floating after each adjustment until you click the close button Access Panel Ceiling Fan Diffuser Supply Diffuser Return Diffuser Exhaust Fan of these symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of the symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblLight amp Ceiling menu follow these steps Symbol Size 24 x 25 M pro eth 2 LX 1 Select the block size from the dialog box If you select OTHER you will need to type the size of the block in the dialog box 2 Select an insertion point for the diffuser symbol You will see a ghost of the diffuser symbol attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 3 Enter a rotation angle for the diffuser symbol default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with
70. ilities ee ceeded KEYDOLES Tags ee IB Tu T Tags MAKE Repeat last symbol ArchSymb MA Mtext Leader Note Tags NORTH North Arrow Tags PROBE Probe nested Layers Utilites RE Revision Cloud Tags RMNAME Room Name amp Number ID Tags RSR toques Room Schedule In Utilities Jor P Room Schedule Out Utilities SETPROP SP Set Properties Utilities ISIZELUS etti Set Text Size amp 1 Utilities TATON KEE TEXCL INE E Site V SET REI Vport Setup ArchSymb WIN DDWIN Create 1 Utilities VY Wall Type Symbol Tags WWS Wall Section sss Tags Page 100 SD Graphics 2008 APPENDIX D OneKeys ON OFF Toggles BM Blipmode HI Highlight MT Mirrtext RA Regenmode TM Tilemode UI UCSIcon Change Variables CH Change CHP Change Properties PDM Point Mode to 3 VRS Viewres to 10000 SB Snapbase Snap angle equals Entity Snap Angle equals 0 Short Cut Macros ARRAY ARR Array Rectangular Array Polar BREAK
71. ill be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Yflip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Select Track Light from the ArchSymbl Light amp Ceiling menu Select the track length and number of track light fixtures from the dialog box Track Length Number of Fixtures Cancel ArchSymb will draw track light at center of your screen Drag the symbol to the desired location on your drawing and click for insertion Drag rotate the symbol to the proper orientation or type in the rotation angle at the keyboard SD Graphics 2008 Plumbing Since many of the plambing symbols are inserted in a similar manner they are grouped together and the procedure only explained once Such plumbing symbols are listed in this section as Plumbing I and II Plumbing III is described later in this chapter To locate instructions on a particular plumbing symbol check the index to this manual var OG D 00 53 22 C3 CD PLUMBING I Bidet Urinal Water Closet Tank Water Closet Flush Valve Water Closet Wall Hung Std Water Closet Wall Hung King Water Closet Residential One Piece Water Closet Residential Two Piece Accessories Dispenser Fem Nap Accessories Dispenser Seat Cover Accessories Dispenser Soap Accessories Dispenser Towel Accessories Dispenser TP Accessories Feminine Nap Disposal Accessories Medicine Cabinet Accessories
72. in the final schedule Export a Schedule The first step in creating a schedule in the drawing is to export the attributes stored in the blocks that are inserted in the drawing Select Schedule Export from the ArchSymblUtililties menu or the ArchSymb toolbar Follow these steps 1 Select the Schedule to be exported from the drop list next to the Export button 2 Click Export Schedule button 3 Enter a name and directory path for the text file Schedule Export will then generate the text file If no errors are found ArchSymb will tell you how many lines are in the schedule and prompt records in extract file Insert Table The second step in creating a schedule in the drawing is to import the schedule text file Select Schedule Import from the ArchSymblUtililties menu or the ArchSymb toolbar Follow these steps 1 To import the schedule go to the drawing that you wish to insert it in You can insert the schedule in the same drawing if you wish 2 Now select Schedule Import then select the schedule text file you created from the dialog box ArchSymb 5 Page 75 3 Select the insertion point of the schedule the insertion point of the schedule is in the upper left hand corner ArchSymb will draw the schedule and end the command with Processing Complete if no errors are found Probe PROBE is a routine that tells you information about nested entities that is entities that are part of other entities such as a BLOC
73. ite Elect Substations Poles 9 JL ELEC LGHT 4 cyan _ Continuous Site Lighting 9 L ELEC OVHD 1 red Hidden2 OverheadLines _ 9 JL ELEC POLE 4 Continuous Electric Poles 9 L ELEC UNDR 15 Hidden UndergroundElectLines 6 L IRRG 2 yellow Continuous Irrigation System Easements Right of Ways L SITE red Proposed Fencing Struc tures 8 L STRM 1 red Continuous Storm Drain Basins M H 8 L STRM UNDR 15 Hidden Storm Drainage Undrgrnd _ p Page 108 SD Graphics 2008 Site Plans Existing Lvl Layer Name Color Linetype Description Easements Right of Ways LESITE Proposed Fencing Struc tures ArchSymb 5 Page 109 Elevations Lvl Layer Name Color Linetype Description Light Lines Dashed E geeeu Sections Lvl Layer Name Color Linetype Description EE E Light Lines Dashed ME D MEME NEED RE Page 110 SD Graphics 2008 Details Lvl Layer Name Color Linetype Description Light Lines Continuous Schedules Lvl Layer Name Color Linetype Description Light Lines Continuous JL JL JL Sheet Files Lvl Layer Name Color Linetype Description NEM T RE ArchSymb 5 111 Layer Pen Mapping Layer Color Line Weight Full Ink Half Ink MicroStation Weight 1 red 3 0 25 25mm 08mm 2 yellow 3 0 25 25mm 08mm 3 green 0 C35mm 34mm 2
74. ividual layer from a group highlight it and click the Load Layer button EDIT Layers You can add new Layer definitions by clicking on the Add Layer Definition button To add a layer make changes in the Layer Editor section and click the Add layer button To modify any existing layer make the changes in the Layer Editor and then click the APPLY button At any time before you click APPLY you can reset the editor with the RESET button ArchSymb 5 Page 97 APPENDIX C COMMAND REFERENCE The following is a list of all the commands used with ArchSymb Refer to the appropriate section of this manual to find how to use any of these commands Items that are BOLD amp Italic can be entered at the command prompt with out prior loading other items are accessed through the ArchSymb menu or toolbars Command P Tuin Section Be NK Structural AAOIB Steel TE Structural Electrical AAOAB PR E T Electrical AAOTA nn Chair Dining amp Exec Furniture Table Conference Oval Furniture AAIOA Ix AE Appliance ABOTA SIC Structural C halt E 2 oi Furniture ABU E a Chair Secretary
75. lange lt 6 gt Enter thickness of flange lt 1 2 gt Enter the location of steel wide flange The first two prompts illustrated above includes a default response within angled brackets if you press ENTER without entering a new response the default is automatically entered Since ArchSymb commands may actually utilize many AutoCAD commands you may see several prompts and messages flash on the screen as your command is processed Be sure to wait until all of the messages have been displayed and a new command prompt appears before you attempt to enter another command Entering Commands AutoCAD commands as describe in the AutoCAD Reference Manual can be typed in directly Most ArchSymb commands actually invoke AutoLISPTM routines that use several AutoCAD commands You generally initiate an ArchSymb command by picking it from the pull down menu You then use onscreen options to refine the command further You have three kinds of menus available e Apull down menu selection opens a screen menu page to help with subcommand selection Some ArchSymb pull down menus present dialog boxes with multiple settings and groups of related commands e Atoolbar menu assigns commands to an icon button that is displayed on your screen You initiate a command by selecting the icon button and pressing on your mouse button Page 10 SD Graphics 2008 An Icon menu will display a series of slides with an associated list You initiate a command by
76. le ArchSymb 5 Page 19 If you selected horizontal you will drag to the right for your grid end point If you selected vertical you will drag down for your grid end point This will be the line length for each grid line Atthe Select offset distance or eXit lt 10 gt prompt you can hit enter to accept the default distance pick a point to override the distance or type an X to end the command Detail Small m Use this command to identify drawing and sheet number for a detail nz 1 Select Detail Cut from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair 3 Enter the drawing and sheet number in the dialog box 4 Draw a section cut line from the tag through your drawing Default OSNAP QUAdrant so that the section cut line is attached to the symbol 5 Use the directional arrow indicate the direction of the detail cut Detail Bubbles e Use this command to identify drawing and sheet number for large scale plan There three type to choose from Ellipse Circle Rectangle 1 Select Large Scale Circle Ellipse amp Rectangle Bubble from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Point and click the lower left or center for Circle or Ellipse of the area to be identified by the Large Scale Bubble 3 Drag the box to the upper right corner or outer boundary for Circle or Ellipse and click 4 Drag
77. leases of AutoCAD You will need to follow the steps that pertain to your release of AutoCAD The menus should autoload for AutoCAD after you set your paths If the ArchSymb menus don t autoload the steps for adding the menus are included Installing the menus is same for release 2004 amp 2005 of AutoCAD and varies slightly for AutoCAD 2006 through 2009 AutoCAD 2004 through 2009 amp ADT 1 After installing ArchSymb start AutoCAD Select Options under the Tools pull down menu or type OPTIONS at the command prompt 3 Go to the Files Tab select Support Files Search Paths Add the follow paths C Program Files ArchSymb5 amp C Program Files ArchSymb5 Template and then click Apply 4 Click on the OK button and this will close the Options dialog 5 Select Load Application under the Tools pulldown menu or type APPLOAD at the command prompt 6 Click on the Contents button in the Startup Suite 7 Click on the Add button if the AS5 var LSP is not in the list 8 Goto the ArchSymb Folder C Program Files ArchSymb5 and select ASS var LSP then click Add 9 Click on the Close button this will close the Startup Suite 10 Click on the Close button and the will close the Load Unload Applications dialog 11 Restart AutoCAD NOTE With AutoCAD 2009 the Tools menu can be found under the big red A ArchSymb 5 Page 5 AutoCAD Release 2000 amp 2005 Menus The ArchSymb 5 menu will automatically add itself to Au
78. lts are displayed in B Leading Stair Length Number of Risers Number of Treads and E Trailing Stair Length ArchSymb 5 Page 69 Main Dialog The options in this section control the overall dimensions to draw the stair Stair Shape Hold Tread Depth Number of Risers 16 Number of Treads 1 5 Specifications Stair Type Hoorto Hoor Tread Depth Stair Width Se B Leading Stair Length D Landing Width 8 71 Set Code Options The options in this section are used to control code values Code Values Maximum Riser Minimum Riser Minimum Tread Ovemide Code Values Page 70 SD Graphics 2008 Set Stair Options Draw Stairs 2D Only Rails Left Ballaster Right The options in this section are for additional items to be included with the stair ArchSymb 5 Page 71 Text Search You can search for and replace text individually or globally Search For Replace Wih Case Sensitive Global Change 1 Select Text Search from the ArchSymblUtilities menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Inthe Search For box enter the text you want to search for 3 Inthe Replace With box enter the replacement text 4 Select whether you want a Case Sensitive or Global Change 5 Click OK 6 Select the text then chose Replace Auto Skip or Cancel Text Size CH 3 32 4 1 8 3 16 7 1 4 ne Use this command to preset the text si
79. most standard drawing conventions e With over one hundred keyboard macros and short cut keys you can increase productivity by reducing the number of keystrokes in a drawing session e ArchSymb provides a library of over 500 hundred 2 D symbols and tags that you pick from the menu rotate or scale as necessary and place them with complete accuracy There are tags available for describing sections elevations details room names finishes and more ArchSymb also provides a library of 54 Architectural Millwork elevations Including base upper and tall cabinets These can be selected by name in the pull down menu or with the use of the icon menu You can now draw AISC Steel shapes with out getting the manual The complete listing of W M S HP and Channels C and MC from the ninth edition of the Steel Manual is included What s New in ArchSymb 5 New Blocks Symbols amp Routines e Support for AutoCAD 2004 through 2009 e Expanded ArchSymb Docker Includes Setup Symbols Layer Ceilings Doors Windows Schedules Walls and Tags e Pressing Enter repeats last command loaded from docker Page 8 SD Graphics 2008 Enhanced List Editor and customization Startup Tips and Tricks ArchSymb OSNAP reactor in the docker ArchSymb pefernces accessed in the AutoCAD options dialog Updated Help Menu bug fixes from previous 4 1 builds corrected and incorporated including new fixes Improved Tags amp Titles 2008 Annotative
80. nd It will then export a CSV comma separated values file to location you select The CSV can then be opened in spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel Walls ArchSymb uses the original AutoCAD routine DLINE for the creation of walls Also included is a clean up of simple walls or any set of parallel lines intersecting A dialog box interface is provided for the ease of setting up your wall parameters Page 62 SD Graphics 2008 Drag Left Right A Center Use these to draw a set of wall lines based on the current wall settings Draw Last This command will use all of the current wall settings including the drag side to create new wall lines Cleanup L T amp X Merely pick the intersection that you want to clean up no further prompts will be presented Wall Setup The dialog box can be used to set the common parameters for drawing the walls using the DLINE command e The drag line Left Center amp Right is based on starting at the bottom of the screen and drawing up i e You are drawing the Left line if you select Left e Break will automatically clean up a starting T or L intersection if you start close to an existing wall line Snap will automatically start the line at another wall line Caps allows you select the end style of the wall lines Layers will draw the wall lines on the selected layer Width is the distance between the two parallel lines ArchSymb 5 Page 63 Chapter 6 ARCHSYMB ENHANCED C
81. ne from the tag Default OSNAP QUAdrant so that the section cut line is attached to the symbol drag the line for the other end and a section symbol will be placed at the opposite end point Key Notes Use this command to place a keynote bubble with leader in your drawing 1 Select Key Note from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Atthe ArchSymb Docker select the bubble and pointer style enter the keynote letter or number for the tag 3 Click Insert Keynote 4 Point and click at the Key Notes Circle Key Note 4 Diamond Ellipse Pointer F Hex Bw Closed filed e I CO Square 7 Spline Leader VS Inset Keynote Blat atinmi drawing element to be marked this will place the leader line start 5 The tag appears attached to the crosshair you are prompted for an insertion point Drag the tag to its desired location and click for insertion Note The spline option places a GRIP at the midpoint of the leader Use the ArchSymb command LK or click Add Leader to add additional leaders to an existing keynote bubble n Leader Use this command to create a leader This command will create a new dimension style called MAL 1 Select Leader Line from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Click the first point of the leader the arrowhead end at the Leader Start prompt 3 Click the next endpoint of the leader first arrowhead appears You may ente
82. ng commands This key is labeled with RETURN ENTER CR or a hook arrow on various computers Defaults are printed here and on screen in angle brackets Default 15 a standard value that ArchSymb suggest as a response to a particular prompt Simply press ENTER to enter this default response if it matches your intentions ArchSymb 5 Page 7 Getting Started Before you run ArchSymb you must install both AutoCAD and ArchSymb The nstallation and Performance Guide that accompanied your AutoCAD software explains how to install AutoCAD Chapter 1 Installation of this manual explains how to install ArchSymb Features of ArchSymb ArchSymb combines the power of AutoCAD with the convenience of a custom template designed for architects There are many enhancements in ArchSymb that can improve both the appearance of your drawings and the speed you can produce them Here s what you can do with ArchSymb e You can insert doors and windows in walls with automatic wall breaks When you insert a door or window ArchSymb also creates a header layer for use in reflected ceiling plans e Drawing Setup Dialog Box automatically comes up with the creation of a new drawing This simplifies the creation of sheet size and drawing scale You can also change the sheet size or drawing scale on the fly with DDSetup the Drawing Setup Dialog Box command e All block creation is based on A I A CAD Layering Guidelines making ArchSymb compatible with
83. of these symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblPlumbing menu follow these steps Page 40 SD Graphics 2008 Symbol Name Size ArchSymb 5 Select the block size from the dialog box If you select OTHER you will need to type the size of the block in the dialog box Select an insertion point for the plumbing fixture You will see a ghost of the plumbing fixture attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly Enter a rotation angle for the plambing fixture default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Page 41 PLUMBING III Multiple WC Stall Designer This command constructs an entire row of toilet stalls The default dimensions for the Accessible and Alternate stalls are set by the Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines Accessible Number of Stalls Stall Width Stall Depth Door Width WC Offset Left er Clos et Stall Designer Bkemate Ambulatory Standard Number of Stalls Stall Width Stali Depth Door Width Include Atemate Stall Ft Available Space Right include Wheel Char Stall 7 Endng Patton The dialog box is divided into three parts Accessible Alt
84. ointer Furniture Since many of the furniture symbols are inserted in a similar manner they are grouped together and the procedure only explained once Such furniture symbols are listed in this section as Furniture I Furniture II is described later in this chapter To locate instructions on a particular furniture symbol check the index to this manual Furniture x FURNITURE I Bed Bunk bed Love Seat Night Table Sofa Sofa Modular Mid Sofa Modular End Chair Dining Curved Chair Dining Curved Under Chair Dining Side Chair Dining Side Under Chair Dining Tapered Chair Dining Tapered Under Chair Guest Arm Chair Guest Arm Under Chair Guest Swivel Chair Guest Swivel Under Chair Lounge Circular Chair Lounge Rectangular Chair Exec Curved Chair Exec Curved Under Chair Exec Retang Chair Exec Retang Under Chair Pair Guest Arm Page 32 SD Graphics 2008 Chair Pair Guest Swivel Chair Secretary Chair Secretary Under Desks Tables Desk Left Pedestal Desks Tables Desk Right Pedestal Desks Tables Desk Both Pedestal Desks Tables Desk Simple Desks Tables Desk Left Return Desks Tables Desk Right Return Desks Tables Table Rectangular Desks Tables Table Round Desks Tables Conference Table Equipment Copier Equipment Vending Machine File Case Cred Book Case File Case Cred 2 Drawer Cadenza File Case Cred 4 Drawer Cadenza File Case Cred File
85. or improving the software please fill out the following form Enter the Following Information Your EMail Address Your Name Which version of ArchSymb are you currently using Is this an addition or modification to an existing command If yes please describe it here Is this a new function that you wish to see added to ArchSymb If yes please describe it here Page 114 SD Graphics 2008 2 2000 through 2005 Menus 2006 Menus A Access Panel Accessories Corner Grab Bar Accessories Dispenser Fem Nap Accessories Dispenser Seat Cover Accessories Dispenser Soap Accessories Dispenser Towel Accessories Dispenser TP Accessories Feminine Nap Disposal Accessories Grab Bar Accessories Medicine Cabinet Accessories Shower Rod Accessories Towel Bar ADA ADA Clearances ADA Misc Details ADA Standard Illustrations Angle Appliances APPLIANCES I ARCHSYMB MENU area calculations arrows AST ATTRIBUTES AutoLISP B Barscale Bath Tub Batt Insulation Bed ArchSymb 5 INDEX 37 See PLUMBING II See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBINGI 45 See PLUMBINGI See PLUMBING II See PLUMBINGI 57 27 57 57 52 28 28 67 61 94 74 67 93 96 25 See PLUMBING II 64 See FURNITURE I Page 115 Bell BHATCH Bidet Block Find Boats Canoe Boats Row Boats Sail Boats Speed Bollard Round Bollard Square Borders
86. pecial or consequential damages whatsoever including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit lost or damaged data or other commercial or economic loss even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages or they are foreseeable or for claims by a third party Our maximum aggregate liability to you and that of our dealers and suppliers shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Product The limitations in this section shall apply whether or not the alleged breach or default is a breach of a fundamental condition or term or a fundamental breach Some states countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the above limitation may not apply to you G RESTRICTED RIGHTS If this Product is acquired by or for the U S Government then it is provided with Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure by the U S Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 or subparagraphs c 1 and 2 of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52 227 19 or clause 18 52 227 86 d of the NASA Supplement to the FAR as applicable Contractor manufacturer is SD Graphics 1117 Drexel Plano Texas 75075 H GENERAL This License is the entire agreement between us supersedes any other agreement or discussions oral or written and may not be changed exce
87. perspective view Phone Booth Pipe Break Line Plants A thru F Plumbing Plumbing Elevations PLUMBING I PLUMBING II Point Elevation Preferences Probe R Range Range Hi Low Receptacle 220v Receptacle Duplex Receptacle Floor Receptacle GFI Receptacle Quadplex Receptacle Single Receptacle Waterproof Recessed Down Light Refrig Compact Refrig Side by Side Refrig Standard Release 2000 Revision Box Revision Cloud Revision Number Roman Tub Room Names S Schedule Export Schedule Import Schedule Template Schedule Template Create Schedule Template Edit Schedules script Page 122 73 See ELECTRICAL I 65 See FURNITURE I 39 60 39 40 23 93 76 See APPLIANCES See APPLIANCES See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I See ELECTRICAL I See LIGHTING I See APPLIANCES See APPLIANCES See APPLIANCES 5 26 26 26 See PLUMBING II 25 75 75 74 74 75 74 73 SD Graphics 02008 select Set Properties Setup SETUP Shadow Shadow Box Sheet Size Shower Shower Seat Left Shower Seat Right Simpson Ties Sink 2 Person Gang Sink 3 Person Gang Sink Double Sink Floor Corner Sink Floor Rectang Sink Kitchen Double Sink Kitchen Triple Sink Single Sink Triple Site SITE I slides Sofa Sofa Modular End Sofa Modular Mid Space Planning space utilization Spaces
88. pt by a written signed agreement This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Texas If any provision of this License is declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid illegal or unenforceable such provision shall be served from the License and the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect The parties have requested that this agreement and all documents contemplated hereby be drawn up in English ArchSymb 5 Page v Page vi SD Graphics 2008 CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION QUICKSTART INSTALLING ARCHSYMB 5 FOR AUTOCAD CONFIGURING ARCHSYMB 5 CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL FEATURES OF ARCHSYMB WHAT S NEW IN ARCHSYMB 5 USING ARCHSYMB 5 SETTING UP A NEW DRAWING MANIPULATING LAYERS CHAPTER 3 DOORS AND WINDOWS DOORS DOOR EDIT WINDOWS CHAPTER 4 TAGS WHAT ARE TAGS PREDEFINED TAGS PREDEFINED TITLES CHAPTER 5 ARCHSYMB MENU APPLIANCES ELECTRICAL FURNITURE LIGHTING amp CEILINGS PLUMBING ArchSymb 5 TABLE of CONTENTS A ka oo N 10 13 14 14 17 19 19 19 25 28 28 30 32 35 39 1 SITE STRUCTURAL ADA ELEVATIONS WALLS amp SPACE PLANNING CHAPTER 6 ARCHSYMB ENHANCED COMMANDS BATT INSULATION BLOCK FIND BREAK LINE PIPE BREAK LINE CASE CLIP CLONE CHANGE ANY TEXT SYMBOL LIBRARIES JOIN MATCH PROPERTIES SET PROPERTIES STAIRS TEXT SEARCH TEXT SIZE CAM OR DDCAM ONE
89. r any number of leader line segments at the To point prompt 4 Press ENTER to end the leader line Page 22 SD Graphics 2008 yf Leader Note Use this command to create a leader line that may have a note attached to it This command will create a new dimension style called MAL 1 Select Leader Note from the ArchSymblTags menu the ArchSymb toolbar or type AL at the command prompt 2 Click the first point of the leader the arrowhead end at the Leader start prompt 3 Click the next endpoint of the leader first arrowhead appears You may enter any number of leader line segments at the To point prompt 4 Press ENTER to end the leader line and begin typing the note To end the note press ENTER on a blank Text prompt line Multi TEXT Leader Note MT Use this command to create a leader line that may have a note attached to it This command uses the MTEXT instead of the command 1 Type MAL at the command prompt 2 Click the first point of the leader the arrowhead end at the Leader start prompt 3 Click the next endpoint of the leader first arrowhead appears You may enter any number of leader line segments at the To point prompt 4 Press ENTER to end the leader line 5 Drag the box away from the leader line to select the width of the note Begin typing the note in the dialog box To end the note click OK Point Elevation This command connects an elevation indicator to any part of
90. re users you will need a further license for each user 2 make one copy of the Program for archive or backup purposes and 3 transfer the Program to someone else only if you assign all of your rights under this license cease all use of the Program erase or destroy any copy including the hard disk copy made in support of your use of the Program and the other person agrees to the terms of the License 4 if the product is an upgrade from another product whether from us or another supplier you may use or transfer the product only in conjunction with the upgraded product unless you destroy it If the product is an upgrade from a ArchSymb product you may only use the upgraded product in accordance with this License C YOU MAY NOT 1 use the Product or make copies of it except as permitted in this License 2 create scandalous obscene or immoral works using the computer images included with the Program 3 publish or distribute the computer images sound files or fonts included with the Program as computer images sound files or fonts 4 use any of the computer images related to identifiable individuals or entities in a manner which suggests their association with or endorsement of any product or service 5 translate reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the program except to the extent the foregoing restriction is expressly prohibited by applicable law 6 rent lease assign or transfer the Product except as set out above or 7
91. rect layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblElevationsIDoors menu follow these steps Door Elevations Door Types Flush 2 Vision INamowlie Top Namow Lite Center 1 Narrow Lite Right Glass 1 2 G1 Glass 1 2 G2 Glass 1 2G3 Gess Fal wan m Glass Full GS Height H Cance 1 Select the door type and enter the dimensions the default size is 7 x3 2 Select insertion point for the Door Elevation symbol You will see a ghost of the site symbol attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 3 Entera rotation angle for the Door Elevation symbol default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 4 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Store Front Elevations These elevations are all inserted in the same manner Each elevation will be placed on the correct layer The Store Front Elevation is created from a series of closed poly lines After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblElevationslStore Front menu follow these steps Page 58 SD Graphics 2008 Store Front Settings Width W Height H Frame Thickness T No of Horizontal Lites No of Vertical Lites 1 Enter the storefront dimensions number of vertical and horizontal lites Click OK
92. rk elevation You will see a ghost of the millwork elevation attached to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 3 Entera rotation angle for the furniture symbol default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 4 Next you will be prompted for the In 5 sert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Plumbing The Plumbing Elevations Section of ArchSymb allows you to insert any number of front left or right side elevations these symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of these symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblElevationslPlumbing menu follow these steps 1 Select an insertion point for the elevation symbol You will see a ghost of the plumbing elevation attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 2 Enter a rotation angle for the elevation symbol default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 3 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to Page 60 SD Graphics 2008 change option or press ENTER when done People amp Trees The People or Tree Elevations Section of ArchSymb allows you to insert any number of people or tree elevations
93. s Basketball Sports Football Sports Pool 25 Yard Sports Pool 50m Sports Soccer Sports Tennis Sports Track 400m Vehicles Bus Vehicles Compact Vehicles Full Vehicles Generic Vehicles Mid size Vehicles Panel Vehicles Pickup Vehicles Semi Truck Vehicles Sports Vehicles Station Wagon Vehicles Sub Compact Vehicles Van Traffic Control 2 way Arrow Traffic Control Left Arrow Traffic Control Right Arrow Traffic Control Straight Arrow Traffic Control Straight Left Arrow ArchSymb 5 Page 47 Traffic Control Straight Right Arrow These symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of these symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblSite menu follow these steps 1 Select an insertion point for the site symbol You will see a ghost of the site symbol attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 2 Enter a rotation angle for the site symbol default degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 3 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done SITE II Bollard Round Bollard Square These symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of these symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the
94. s ENTER when done Computer amp Typewriter After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblFurniture menu follow these steps l Select an insertion point for the symbol You will see a ghost of the symbol attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly Enter a rotation angle for the symbol default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Panel Curved After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblFurniture menu follow these steps 1 34 Select an insertion point for the symbol You will see a ghost of the symbol attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly Enter a rotation angle for the symbol default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done SD Graphics 2008 Lighting amp Ceilings Light amp Ceiling To assure readability certain lighting symbols are treated as notation and printed the same size regardless of drawing scale Even though a symbol may appear too large or too small on the screen it is alw
95. s can be used to add or delete to the Rooms database The Add button will add the current Room Settings to the Rooms database e Include Dimension Label Toggle this option ON to include the dimensions of the room in the space plan Include Area Label Toggle this option ON to include the area in Square Feet of the room in the space plan ArchSymb 5 Page 61 p Arch5ymb 5 Wals Space Epot CSV Space Planning ASSEMBLY BAR BATHROOM BEDROOM MASTER BEDROOM CAFETERIA CLOSET CONFERENCE 15 PEOPLE Room Name ASSEMBLY Length X 720 0 Width Y 660 0 Labels Dimnesion Label Area Label Walls i Center Right Break Snap Caps Auto 17820 Width 1 16 Draw Wall Settings The room settings is divided into several areas This is the information that ArchSymb will use to determine the dimensions area calculation and room name Convert Space This command converts the space plan bubbles into walls After you have picked the item from ArchSymblWalls amp SpacelConvert Space menu or toolbar follow these steps 1 Select the space plan boxes that you want to convert 2 Enter the interior wall thickness 3 Enter the exterior wall thickness 4 Trace the outside of the Space Plans type C to Close the polyline Export CSV This command will read the current drawing for ArchSymb Space tags created by the Space Planning comma
96. schedule inforamtion in the dialog box Predefined Titles Barscale TT Use this command to identify the drawing scale with a graphic symbol SB 1 Select Bar Scale from the ArchSymblTitles menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Select Barscale style Engineering Architectural 3 Select an insertion point for the tag 4 tag is placed in the drawing based on the current DIMSCALE Drawing Titles Ca 1 2 3 Use this command to identify drawing number title scale Select Drawing Titles from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair Enter the Drawing Number Drawing Title and Drawing Scale in the dialog box Parametric Drawing Titles 1 Z 3 ArchSymb 5 Use this command to identify drawing number title and scale Select Parametric Drawing Titles from the ArchSymblTitles menu or the ArchSymb toolbar Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair Enter the Drawing Number Drawing Title and Drawing Scale at the command prompt Page 25 North Arrow d Use this command to identify north on your drawing 1 Select North Arrow from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Click an insertion point for the north arrow You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair 3 Enter a rotation angle for the arrow default 0 degrees type
97. se a predefined size ArchSymb will draw the steel shape at the center of your screen Drag the symbol to the desired location on your drawing and click for insertion Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Concrete Column 1 Select Concrete Column from the ArchSymblStructural menu 2 Enter solid or hidden dashed line type for the symbol at the command prompt 3 Enter the width of the concrete column 4 Enter the depth of the concrete column 5 Enter the corner chamfer distance 6 ArchSymb will draw the concrete column at the center of your screen Drag the symbol to the desired location on your drawing and click for insertion 7 Drag rotate the symbol to the proper orientation or type in the rotation angle at the keyboard Wood Member 1 Select Wood Member from the ArchSymblStructural menu 2 Enter solid or hidden dashed line type for the symbol at the command prompt 3 Enter the width of the wood member 4 Enter the depth of the wood member 5 ArchSymb will draw the wood member at the center of your screen Drag the symbol to the desired location on your drawing and click for insertion 6 Drag rotate the symbol to the proper orientation or type in the rotation angle at the keyboard Wood Truss Joist ArchSymb 5 Page 53 ArchSymb 5 Wood Truss Joist TJI Pro 150
98. selecting the slide and clicking the button Correcting mistakes You have several options when you want to correct a mistake or abandon a drawing experiment In most cases you can type a command such as ERASE or pick it from the toolbar Each of these functions is fully explained in the AutoCAD Reference Manual ERASE OOPS UNDO CANCEL This command will delete items from your drawing Each entity is highlighted as you pick them when you press ENTER they are deleted The last entity that you erase or WBLOCK are temporarily saved This command brings them back This command will undo the most recent operation you can undo as many as necessary When you type this command followed by a number it has the same effect as entering the same number of U commands AutoCAD Reference Manual contains more information on this powerful command Use CANCEL or press the ESC key to interrupt a routine that has already begun The Terms Enter Click and Select These three terms refer to the ways of telling the program what to do e To enter something into your computer means to type it or select it from a tool bar In some cases a ENTER is required to complete the entry Note the ENTER key is also called RETURN or CR on some computers or may be a hooked arrow e You click an object word or location by targeting it with your pointing device and pressing on the appropriate cursor button e We normally us
99. sizes Ceiling settings and Re Closed filled v MAL Style Pointer Walls Preferences AutoCAD provide system variables that you can use to control various features of the program Likewise ArchSymb also provides preferences or options that enable you to control the features in ArchSymb The preferences are stored in the ACAD CFG file This file is store in the main AutoCAD folder and its name varies depending on which version of AutoCAD you are using Load SETUP with new Drawing Toggle this ON to have the ArchSymb DDSETUP to load with a new drawing or existing drawing ArchSymb 5 Page 93 that does not have the USERR3 variable set The default setting is ON e Autoload Drawing time stamp Toggle this ON to have drawings with a BDR file be time stamped in the lower left corner each time the drawing is saved The default setting is ON e Autoload ArchSymb OneKeys Toggle this ON to load the ArchSymb ONEKEYS with each drawing The default setting is ON e Master Layer File This allows you to select the Layer Template LAT file that will be used for the creation of blocks and symbols The default file is MASTER LAT e North Arrow Style ArchSymb provides three North Arrow styles select the style to use with your drawings The default style is A e MAL Style Pointer This will control the leader style used in ArchSymb s LEA Mtext Leader Text Leader and Keynote arrows The default style is filled arrow
100. string of letters that you specify Polylines see the AutoCAD Reference Manual must be exploded before using the line label After you have picked the Line Label item from ArchSymblSite menu follow these steps 1 Enter the characters that you want to insert 2 Pick the line you want to add the label to Line label will then place the text in the middle of the line Walk Use this command to draw a sidewalk dimensions are entered at the dialog box 1 Enter a Sidewalk width in the dialog box 2 Entera Curb width in the dialog box If you do not want a curb uncheck the toggle box next to curb width ArchSymb 5 Page 49 Sidewalk Width Curb Width Landscape Strip 3 Enter a Landscape Strip width in the dialog box If you do not want a landscape strip uncheck the toggle box next to it 4 Draw the curb line When you are done press ENTER on the keyboard 5 Select which side the sidewalk is on and ArchSymb will then draw the sidewalk Parking Use this command to lay out rows of parking spaces stalls ArchSymb sets the default stall size to 9 x18 at an angle of 90 degrees To change the default settings change them in the dialog box at the beginning of the command Stall Width Stall Depth Stall Angle Number of Stalls Single Row You have two options for laying out the striping e You select starting and ending points and let ArchSymb fill the intervening space with stalls e
101. te Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Pad A ArchSymb 5 Page 55 Simpson Ties These symbols are all inserted in the same manner Each of these symbols will be placed on the correct layer After you have picked the appropriate item from ArchSymblStructurallSimpson Ties menu follow these steps 1 Select an insertion point for the Simpson Tie symbol You will see a ghost of the site symbol attach to your crosshair Enter coordinates use OSNAP menu or pick a point directly 2 Enter a rotation angle for the Simpson Tie symbol default 0 degrees type in the angle or dynamically with your pointer 3 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Y flip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Style Y End Extension Nomal e Steel x l 2 Select Kjoist from the ArchSymblStructural menu Select the style end extension and bearing type of the joist in the dialog box 3 Select the joist size from the list box To change the depth to 16 change the size to 1676 from the popup list 4 If you selected elevation pick a start point and length if you selected section pick the top of joist Page 56 SD Graphics 2008 ADA The ADA section is a collection of standard illustrations details and utilities Standard
102. te location of the strike Page 14 SD Graphics 2008 point Select opposite face to be opened Drag the crosshair and the aperture box to select the wall line opposite from the wall line you picked for the offset point and strike location The routine will insert the door trim out the wall lines and create a header layer that can then be turned off Processing complete ArchSymb 5 Page 15 Edit Doors 1 If necessary to help distinguish your doors zoom in on the area where you intend to edit the door 2 Enter the command D45 or DOORS at the command prompt With ArchSymb you can type the command select it from the ArchSymblUtil menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 3 A dialog box will appear you change any of the settings that are appropriate for your door that you want to modify Then click on the button Select Door to apply changes then click on any ArchSymb door to modify it THIS LIG ET IS Center Insert C180 Edit Existing Door Properties ki Swing 45 Miror Swing H Swing 90 Mj Miror Hinge E Swig180 Apply Door Page 16 SD Graphics 2008 Windows Use this routine to provide automatic window and storefront creation in wall The steps listed below will place ArchSymb Setup Symbols Layers Ceilings Doors Windows Tags Walls Insert Window Window Size d JI Settin
103. text leader 2008 Multiline text Room Name Tags Tags amp Titles are now paperspace aware Add complete list of AutoCAD leaders to any keynote style New simplified Door Tag Style ArchSymb Docker Improvements Setup Manager 1 Annotative Text Option with 2008 2 Quick Access to the AutoCAD 3 Reset Border location if limits are adjusted 4 Complete ArchSymb INI list editor Layer Manager 1 Multiselect layers and load them together Additional Managers 1 Ceilings 2 Doors 3 Windows 4 Tags 5 Schedules ArchSymb Enhancements More features demand load to speed up AutoCAD Schedules insert as Tables Expanded ArchSymb Preferences that are now access from AutoCAD Options dialog DDSetup support INI file for all scale and border settings MNL support has been replaced with 55 VAR LSP ArchSymb 5 Page 9 Using ArchSymb 5 Command Prompts When you re working with ArchSymb you ll often be asked to supply information about the object that you want to draw These prompts are displayed in the prompt area at the bottom of your screen You ll quickly become familiar with the basic AutoCAD command prompt which looks like this Command This prompt indicates that the program is ready to accept a command any previously entered commands have finished processing The special ArchSymb routines that simplify much of the drawing process also display there own prompts which look like these Enter width of steel wide f
104. the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair 3 Enter the Window frame type number in the dialog box amp Ceiling Type Use this command to identify the ceiling type on a plan or section 1 Select Ceiling Type from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Enter the ceiling type number in the dialog box 3 Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair Ceiling Elevation Use this command to identify the ceiling elevation on a plan 1 Z 3 Page 24 Select Ceiling Elevation from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar Enter the ceiling type number in the dialog box Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair SD Graphics 2008 Room Names ez Use this command to identify room name number on a plan 1 Select Room Names from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair 3 Enter the room name number and finish keys in the dialog box Door Numbers Use this command to identify a door number on a plan 1 Select Door Number from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Select an insertion point for the tag You will see a ghost of the tag attach to your crosshair 3 Enter the door number and
105. the same size regardless of drawing scale Even though it may appear too large or too small on the screen it is always a standard readable size when printed Toaster 1 Select Toaster from the ArchSymblAppliances 2 Select an insertion point for the Toaster You will see a ghost of the Toaster attached to your crosshair 3 Next you will be prompted for the Insert options Copy Move Rotate Scale Xflip Yflip Zero Base Done Done Type the first letter to change option or press ENTER when done Electrical Electrical Q c3 9 m O AE 4 Ss To assure readability electrical symbol is treated as notation and printed the same size regardless of drawing scale Even though a symbol may appear too large or too small on the screen it is always a standard readable size when printed Where several devices are inserted in a similar manner they are grouped together and the procedure only explained once Such devices are listed in this section as Electrical I Electrical II is described later in this chapter To locate instructions on a particular appliance check the index to this manual ELECTRICAL I Bell J Box Data Jack Data Telephone Telephone Floor Jack Telephone Jack Television Jack Page 30 SD Graphics 2008 Thermostat Phone Booth Receptacle Duplex Receptacle Floor Receptacle GFI Receptacle Quadplex Receptacle Single Receptacle Waterproof Receptacle 220v Speaker Switch 1 Pole Switch 3 W
106. tion 6 A EQUP _ Continuous Equipment 6 _ A EQUP MVBL 1 red Continuous Movable Equipment 8 1 red Hidden2 _ Overhead Equipment 9 JA FLOR 15 Floor Patterns amp Mat l Chng 22 A WALL PRTL 9 Continuous Partial Height ArchSymb 5 Page 103 Levl Layer Name Color Linetype Description Floor Plans Existing Levl Layer Name Color Linetype Description Page 104 SD Graphics 2008 Levl Layer Name Color Linetype Description 38 9 0 5s LEWALK Ceiling Plans New Lvl Layer Name Color Linetype Description RS RE es ArchSymb 5 Page 105 Ceiling Plans Existing Lvl Layer name Color Linetype Descriptiopn 60 EELGHT EMER yellow Continuous Emergency Lighting 60 EELGHT FLUR _ 2 yellow Continuous FlourescentLighting 60 EELGHT INCN 2 yellow Continuous Incandescent Lighting Roof Plans New Lvl Layer Name Color Linetype Description Page 106 SD Graphics 2008 Roof Plans Existing Lvl Layer Name Color Linetype Description A GRID Structural Column Grid A GRID TEXT 4 cyan Structural Col Text amp Bub bles AEROOF DLGT Hidden Roof Light Dashed 4 Roof Medium Dashed AEROOF DTHN 2 yellow Hidden2 Roof Thin Dashed ArchSymb 5 Page 107 Site Plans New Lvl Layer Name Color Linetype Description 9 L ELEC j2 yellow Continuous S
107. tional symbols that are used to label and identify specific parts of a drawing Since they don t have an intrinsic physical size like a door or a bathtub does tags are scaled to be readable when plotted independent of drawing scale of the Tags in ArchSymb 4 follow the National CAD Standards NCS If you have an older ArchSymb drawing you can access ArchSymb 2 classic tags from the pulldown menu You can The tags are divided into two categories first is Tags which is used for notation and cross referencing The second is Titles which include drawing titles scale and revision symbols Most tags include an attribute which can be left blank and edited at later time or filled in at the time of insertion Refer to Change any Text for easy editing of ArchSymb attributes Predefined Tags Column Grid me Use this command to identify structural column grids for a building Initial Grid Space Initial Bubble Horizontal Vertical Include Dimensions 1 Select Column Grid from the ArchSymblTags menu or the ArchSymb toolbar 2 Select the Grid Spacing you can change this at any time while inserting each grid Initial Bubble and whether you want a horizontal or vertical If you want your column grid to draw the dimensions while it inserts them check the selection in the dialog box 3 Select a start point for your grid atthe Grid start point prompt The command will then place the first column bubb
108. tive holders ArchSymb 5 Page iii If you acquired your ArchSymb product ANY OTHER COUNTRY the following License agreement applies to you ATTENTION THIS IS A LICENSE NOT A SALE THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED UNDER THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WHICH DEFINES WHAT YOU MAY DO WITH THE PRODUCT AND CONTAINS LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTIES AND OR REMEDIES LICENSE IMPORTANT CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT USING THIS PRODUCT INDICATES YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS License AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS IP YOU DO NOT AGREE RETURN THE PRODUCT COMPLETE TO SD GRAPHICS WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE DATE YOU ACQUIRED IT FOR FULL REFUND THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IS YOUR PROOF OF LICENSE PLEASE TREAT IT AS VALUABLE PROPERTY A LICENSE SD Graphics Uwe or us provides you with storage media containing a Computer program the Program User manual license the License registration card and accompanying documents together called the Product and grants you a license to use the Product in accordance with the terms of this License The copyright and all other rights in the Product shall remain with us or our suppliers You must reproduce any copyright or other notice marked on the Product on all copies you make B YOU MAY use the Program only on a single computer or network and only by a single user at a time regardless of the number of original Copies of the Program included with the Product If you wish to use the Program for mo
109. toCAD if for any reason it does not you will need to add the ArchSymb menu to your current menu 1 2 3 10 11 Select Customize Menu from the Tools pulldown or type MENULOAD at the command prompt Click on the Browse button For first time installs change the Files of type from mns mnc to mnu Change the Look in path to your ArchSymb folder Select the AS50r16 MNU for AutoCAD 2004 2005 and click on the Open button Click on the Load button you will receive an alert box answer yes to the prompt In the Menu Groups edit box select ARCHSYMB and then click on the Menu Bar tab Select a location for the ArchSymb pulldown in the menu bar edit box The menu will be placed in front of the item you select Click on the Insert gt gt button Click on the Close button If you want to activate the ArchSymb toolbar you can now select it from the ArchSymb pulldown AutoCAD Release 2006 through 2009 Menus l 2 3 4 e Type MENU LOAD at the command prompt Click on the Browse button For first time installs change the Files of type from mnu to cui Change the Look in path to your ArchSymb folder Select the AS41R162 CUI AutoCAD 2006 AS41R17 CUI AutoCAD 2007 AS41R171 CUI AutoCAD 2008 or AS41R172 CUI AutoCAD 2009 and click on the Open button Click on the Load button Click on the Close button If you want to activate the ArchSymb toolbar you can now select it from the ArchSym
110. tup exe runs from a CD ROM disk The steps below refer to drive D Use the CD ROM drive letter that corresponds to your computer and if necessary substitute the appropriate letter for D 1 Place the CD ROM Disk in drive D Select Run from the Task Bar Start Menu then type D Setup and press ENTER 3 Follow the instructions and respond to the prompts in the dialogue boxes Press ENTER to accept a default During the installation you ll Accept the License Agreement e Specify the ArchSymb directory 4 When installation is complete setup returns you to the Desktop Explorer The program group contains the Help file the digital version of this manual a Notepad icon that contain the ArchSymb readme file ArchSymb Configuration and an Uninstall icon 5 configure ArchSymb run the AcadInst exe C Program Files ArchSymbS or from the Start gt Programs gt ArchSymb gt Configure ArchSymb Select your version of AutoCAD and then click Install Restart Windows to keep AutoCAD from becoming unstable Page 4 SD Graphics 2008 Configuring ArchSymb 5 If AcadInst exe does not work you can manually configure ArchSymb After the files are installed run AutoCAD You will need to add C Program Files ArchSymbS5 and C Program Files AarchSymbS TEMPLATE C being the drive you installed ArchSymb to to the front of your support environment and add the AS5_var LSP to your APPLOAD Startup Suite These steps may vary in the different re
111. ze based on current drawing scale You can also use Text size to select the default text style Select Text Size from the ArchSymblUtililties menu the ArchSymb toolbar or type TS at the command prompt Select the settings and click OK Page 72 SD Graphics 2008 or Create a perspective view a series of views of your structure View and experience a three dimensional model of your building with a sense of perspective You can create and save interior and exterior views as well as create a script made with slides of your drawing The Cam command let you set up a perspective view in your drawing easily You orient yourself using a camera an eye and a target You can adjust the lens on the camera in order to select how much of the view you want to include in your drawing Use the Cam command to create and save slides or views If you save multiple slides you can display them either using the VSLIDE command or you can make a script file to display them Views can be recalled with the VIEW command OneKeys ArchSymb has added keyboard shortcuts for frequently used commands Care has been taken not to reassign any of the ALIASES found in the acad pgp file refer to your AutoCAD Reference Manual for a list of AutoCAD Aliases Unlike aliases OneKeys use AutoLISP which uses less memory and allows for macros i e the commands ZOOM and W can be shorten to ZW Refer to Appendix D for a list of OneKeys Lock amp

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