Punch! software HOME DESIGN User Manual

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table of contents

Chapter one • Introduction........................................... 1

About this Guide ....................................................................... 2

System Specifications ................................................................ 2

Installing Punch! Home Design Complete ..................................... 3

Installing Punch! Home Design Complete 3D Viewers ..................... 3

Registering Your Copy of Punch! Home Design Complete ................ 4

Punch! Technical Support ........................................................... 4

Important System Settings ......................................................... 4

Speed Tips ................................................................................ 5

Program Tips............................................................................. 5

Chapter two • Tutorial.................................................. 7

Start With Your Lot Size and Shape ............................................. 8

Draw the Exterior Walls .............................................................. 9

Draw the Interior Walls .............................................................. 9

Doors & Openings .................................................................... 10

Windows................................................................................. 11

Add a Second Floor .................................................................. 12

Drawing Stairs......................................................................... 13

Add a Railing .......................................................................... 13

Add a Roof.............................................................................. 14

Draw a Sidewalk ...................................................................... 15

Put in a Flowerbed and Edge It.................................................. 16

Fence the Backyard.................................................................. 17

Add Colors and Textures ........................................................... 18

Add Objects ............................................................................ 20

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Chapter three • Program Tools .................................... 21

Pointer Tool ............................................................................ 22

Rotate Tool ............................................................................. 22

Dimension Tool ....................................................................... 22

Text Tool ................................................................................ 22

Pan Tool ................................................................................. 23

Zoom Tool ............................................................................... 23

Viewpoint Tool ........................................................................ 23

Virtual Ruler ........................................................................... 24

Chapter four • Drawing Tools ...................................... 25

Wall Tool ................................................................................ 26

Door Tool................................................................................ 28

Window Tool ........................................................................... 30

Roof Tool ................................................................................ 32

Stairs Tool .............................................................................. 34

Railing Tool ............................................................................ 37

Flooring/Ground Covering Tool.................................................. 38

Pathway Tool .......................................................................... 40

Fill Region Tool ....................................................................... 42

Edging Tool ............................................................................. 43

Fence Tool .............................................................................. 44

Gate Tool ................................................................................ 46

Topography Tool ...................................................................... 48

CAD Tool ................................................................................ 49

Landscaping Tool ..................................................................... 50

Objects Tool ............................................................................ 52

Chapter five • Menu Bars............................................ 53

The File Menu ......................................................................... 54

The Edit Menu......................................................................... 55

The Design Menu ..................................................................... 57

The Options Menu.................................................................... 60

The View Menu........................................................................ 61

The Window Menu ................................................................... 63

The Help Menu ........................................................................ 63

Chapter six • LiveView™ Environment ........................ 65

Walk-Through Tool................................................................... 66

Fly-Around Tool ...................................................................... 66

Applying Textures & Colors ....................................................... 67

Lighting ................................................................................. 69

Viewing Speed......................................................................... 69

Camera Angle .......................................................................... 70

Viewpoint Direction Arrows ...................................................... 71

Punch! LiveView Size Options ................................................... 72

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Chapter seven • RealModel

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RealModel Introduction ............................................................ 74

Choosing a Scale and Construction Material

for Your Real Model ............................................................ 74

Optimizing Your Printer Settings for RealModel ........................... 75

Floor Templates ....................................................................... 76

Wall Templates ........................................................................ 77

Roof Templates ........................................................................ 78

Texture Templates.................................................................... 79

Applying the Texture to the Model ............................................ 81

Building Your RealModel - Review.............................................. 82

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Chapter eight • 3D Furniture Workshop ...................... 83

3D Furniture Workshop™ Introduction ....................................... 84

Drawing Tools Overview ............................................................ 84

Customizing Tools Overview ...................................................... 86

Drawing Grid Overview ............................................................. 87

Program Tools Overview ............................................................ 88

The File Menu ......................................................................... 90

The Edit Menu......................................................................... 91

The Design Menu ..................................................................... 94

The Options Menu.................................................................... 96

The View Menu........................................................................ 97

The Help Menu ........................................................................ 98

Creating Custom 3D Objects ...................................................... 99

Opening & Editing Objects ....................................................... 101

Index ....................................................................... 103

Chapter one

INTRODUCTION

Contents

About this Guide 2

System Specifications 2

Installing Punch! Home Design Complete 3

Installing Punch! 3D Viewers 3

Registering Your software 4

Punch! Technical Support 4

Important System Settings 4

Speed Tips 5

Program Tips 5

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About this Guide

This User’s Manual is designed to familiarize you with Punch!

Home Design Complete’s various programs, tools, and their uses. You

will need to be comfortable with the Windows environment and understand the following terms:

• Click - Press and release the left button on the mouse.

• Right-Click - Press and release the right button on the mouse.

• Double-Click - Press and release the left button on the mouse twice

• Click & Drag - Press the left mouse button and hold it down while moving the mouse.

• Drag & Drop - Selecting an item or some text and then moving it to a new location.

• Release - Taking your finger off the mouse button.

• Scrolling - Scroll bars are located at the right and bottom of the window. You can reposition the floorplan by clicking on the arrows at the ends of each scroll bar.

If these terms and techniques are unfamiliar to you, please take

some time to become acquainted with them before continuing.

System Specifications

Recommended Minimum

• Pentium Processor • 486-DX Processor

• Windows®95, 98 or Higher • Windows®95 or Higher

• 16 MB of RAM • 8 MB of RAM

• 175 MB of Hard Disk Space • 175 MB of Hard Disk Space before installation before installation

• 100 MB of usable Hard Disk Space • 100 MB of usable Hard Disk Space after installation after installation

• VGA Video Card set at 800x600 • VGA Video Card set at 800x600 Resolution & 16 bit Color Depth Resolution & 16 bit Color Depth

• CD-ROM • CD-ROM

• Mouse or other pointing Device • Mouse or other pointing Device

Installing Punch! Home Design Complete

1. A fragmented hard drive is a common cause of installation errors when installing new software. We recommend that you defragment your hard drive before beginning installation.

2. Place the Punch! Home Design Complete CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

3. Run “Windows Explorer” from the “Start” menu and Double-Click the “CompleteSetup.exe” program from the directory window for your CD-ROM drive.

4. Follow the installation instructions on your screen to install

Punch! Home Design Complete.

5. When the program installation is almost complete, you will be asked if you wish to install Adobe® Acrobat Reader. This program will need to be installed if you wish to view the on-line PDF User’s Guide.

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6. If you have Internet access, please follow the link to the URL to register your software online. If not, please call 1-800-365-4832 to register.

7. The installer will automatically place a short-cut to Punch! Home Design Complete inside the “Start” menu.

Installing Punch! Home Design Complete 3D Viewers

1. Place the Punch! Home Design Complete CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

2. Run “Windows Explorer” from the “Start” menu. Inside the folder named “Viewers” you will find five subfolders. Open the folder named “Viewer1” and Double-Click the “Viewer1.EXE” program.

3. Follow the installation instructions on your screen.

4. The installer will automatically place a short-cut to Punch! Home Design Complete 3D Viewer inside the “Start” menu.

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Registering Your Copy of Punch! Home Design Complete

It is important that you register your copy of Punch! Home Design

Complete.

Software registration allows you to obtain technical support and enables us to notify you of software updates. Registration is quick and easy; simply call our toll-free number (please have your Punch! Home Design Complete serial number available when you call). The serial number is located on the back of the jewel case.

Punch! Software toll-free registration:

If you chose not to register your software during the installation process, you may register it on-line at any time by visiting www.punchsoftware.com

Punch! Technical Support

Free technical support is available by phone at 1-800-365-4832 or

NOTE:

Your serial number is located on the back of the CD jewel case.

by email at “techsupport@punchsoftware.com” for 60 days from the date of purchase. After 60 days, phone calls are billed at $10 per call. You must have your Punch! Home Design Complete registered serial number available when you call.

1-800-365-4832

Important System Settings

1. Set your Display Settings to 800x600 pixels and High Color (16 Bit). Go to your “Start” menu, select Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings.

2. If you notice that the 3D display is not clear, set back the Graphics Acceleration. Go to your “Start” menu, select Settings>Control Panels> System>Performance>Graphics, then set the acceleration back one notch.

3. By default, all Punch! Home Design Complete measurements display in Inches, to choose Centimeters go to Design>Unit of Measure..., select Metric.

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Speed Tips

You can “Speed Up” the program by changing some of the program’s default settings.

1. Close the LiveView window when you are not working in 3D. No 3D calculations are performed when the LiveView window is closed.

2. Choose the Quarter-View window size for LiveView instead of Full-View to increase 3D rendering speed. 3D rendering speed increases as the LiveView window becomes smaller in size.

3. Set your Display Screen Settings to 16-bit, 65,000 colors for optimum 3D rendering speed.

4. You don’t have to wait for a 3D view to render every time. Just click the mouse in the LiveView window to interrupt rendering.

5. Hide the floors that are not being drawn. By turning off the inactive floors, the program will not waste resources on them.

Program Tips

1. To diagram HVAC, plumbing and electrical, use the CAD Tool. It allows geometry to be placed on the 2D floorplan without appearing in 3D.

2. To design a home with a basement, simply use the first floor as the basement level and the second floor as the main floor. To show this in LiveView, use the Topography Tool to raise the level of the ground around the home.

3. To signify an oddly-shaped lot, use the CAD Tool to draw your exact lot shape. While it will not show in the 3D RealView window, it will print on all 2D plans.

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Contents

Start with your lot size and shape 8

Draw the exterior walls 9

Draw the interior walls 9

Doors & Openings 10

Windows 11

Add a Second Floor 12

TUTORIAL

Drawing Stairs 13

Add a Railing 13

Add a Roof 14

Draw a Sidewalk 15

Put in a Flowerbed and edge it 16

Fence the backyard 17

Add Colors and Textures 18

Add Objects 20

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The Basics

This chapter contains a Quick Start Exercise which covers the basics of Punch! Home Design Complete. In the course of this exercise you will create a simple design and learn the function of each tool.

Once you understand the basic concepts that we will cover in this chapter you will be able to design the home of your dreams!

Start with your lot size and shape

First enter the dimensions of your lot. The basic shape of your lot will appear in the window.

Although it isn’t necessary for this tutorial, if you have an irregular lot like a cul de sac, select the CAD Tool and use the shapes in the preview bar to outline your lot’s shape. If your lot has any distinguishing features, i.e. trees, slope, etc., you will want to indicate them at this time, too. To define a sloping lot you will need to use the Topo Tool. To create a straighter edge (like around a foundation) use more layers to build up the grade.

For more information on the CAD and Topo Tools, see Chapter 4.

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Draw the exterior walls

After defining your lot, the next step will be to draw the outside perimeter of your floorplan.

Select the Wall Tool and by drawing four walls, draw a 37’0” x 20’0” rectangle.

Draw the interior walls

Once you’ve defined the outer edge of your floorplan, you can begin drawing interior walls. Select the Wall Tool again and divide the floorplan into two rooms.

Now, let’s change the ceiling height for the entire first floor. Select Floor Heights under Design menu. Floor Heights are measured in inches. You may also change individual wall heights by Right-clicking on the wall and

selecting

Custom Wall Segment.

Note:

The perimeter

must be intact for

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Design Complete

to accurately

calculate square

feet.

When you view

your design in

RealView and you

notice “grass”

growing inside

your floorplan or

you have “carpet”

spilling outside,

there are walls

which will need

to be joined.

As you’re drawing walls and rooms, you will want to label them. Select the Text Tool, type the room name and position it where desired.

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Doors & Openings

Select the Door Tool and then choose from the

styles in the drop down menu. Place an Interior

Door between the two rooms and an Exterior Door on an outside wall.

You can change the style of any door at any time through the Door Options menu. This menu is available under the Options menubar, the Doors drop down menu and by Right-clicking the door in the plan window.

Note:

When placing hinged doors, the first click places the door and a second mouse click sets the direction and angle of the door.

Windows

Select the Window Tool and Drag & Drop a few into your design. It is not critical to match the exact placement in these examples.

As with Doors, and many of the other tools, you can change the style of any window at any time by calling the Window Options menu. This menu is available under the Options menubar, the Window drop down menu and by Right-clicking the window in the plan window.

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Add a Second Floor

Create a Second Floor that is the same size as the First Floor. Select an outside wall, then select Copy to Floor>

Note:

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makes it easy to tell at a glance on which floor you are working. Each floor is assigned a separate color. In addition, you can customize your screen color scheme. This option is located under the Design Menu.

Tip:

If you wish, you may use the Edit>

Select All

command to copy all Walls, Doors and Windows to the Second Floor.

Upper Floor from the Edit menu. This step will copy all four outside Walls and all Doors and Windows contained on these walls, delete the Doors and Windows you do not wish to retain.

Select Work on

Floor>Work on Second Floor from the Design

menu to make the Second Floor active.

Follow the previous steps to add Interior Walls, Doors and Windows to the Second Floor.

At times you may want to view only the floor that you are designing; this option is available from both the Design menubar or the View Floor icon.

Drawing Stairs

Drawing stairs consists of

two steps.

1. Select the Stairs Tool and Work On First Floor. The first click will set the beginning of the stairway and you will end them with a Right-click. You will be able to tell which way the stairs rise by the arrow.

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2. To create the opening in the upper floor, select Work On Second Floor and choose the Floor/Ground Covering Tool. With a series of clicks define the opening. Select the Pointer Tool and Right-Click on the floor area. Choose Floor Cut-Out from the Pop-up menu to convert

Add a Railing

Select the Railing Tool and Work On Second Floor. With a series of clicks, define a railing around the opening you created in the previous step.

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Add a Roof

Select the Roof Tool and Work on Second Floor. Using the default roof style, Drag & Drop it into the plan window. Move it into position by selecting the outside edge. Resize it by selecting a corner.

Right-click on the roof and change the pitch to 6:12.

Although you only need one roof section in this exercise, many floorplans will require several.

Draw a Sidewalk

Select the Pathway Tool and Work on First

Floor. With a series of clicks, define the sidewalk

to the front door, end the sidewalk with a Rightclick.

Double-click on the Pathway you have just drawn and change the width to 42” in the Custom Pathway dialogue box.

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Put in a Flowerbed and edge it

Select the Fill Tool. Select the middle shape and Drag & Drop it to the left of the sidewalk. To reshape it so that it conforms to the area’s shape, select the individual points and move them.

Select the Edging Tool and with a series of clicks, define the perimeter of the flowerbed, end the Edging with a Right-click.

Select the Plants Tool. Select Annuals from the Drop-Down menu and Drag & Drop some landscape plants into the flowerbed.

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Fence the backyard

Select the Fence Tool and with a series of clicks define the perimeter of the area you want to fence.

Select the Gate Tool and drop in two gates as shown.

NOTE:

The gate will

always conform to

the fence style, if

you define the

fence as Privacy,

the gate will

follow suit.

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Add Colors and Textures

Activate Punch! LiveView by selecting 3D Full

View under the View menu or choosing the icon

from the top right of your window.

Select the Texture Tool. Select Siding from the Texture Drop-Down menu. Drag & Drop the desired pattern from the Preview Bar onto each outer wall of your design. To expedite this process, Right-click on the color siding then Right-click on each outer wall; end this process with a Double-click (left mouse button).

Once you have finished the outer walls, Select Roofing from the Texture Drop-Down menu. Drag & Drop your choice onto the roof.

Continue this process until you are satisfied with the outside of your design.

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Now, let’s move to the inside and decorate it.

Select Wood from the Texture Drop-Down menu. Drag & Drop a selection from the Preview Bar onto the floor of the first story to simulate hardwood flooring.

Select the Color Tool and choose a color that you find attractive. Drag & Drop it onto the interior walls.

You’re in no way limited to the Colors in the Preview Window. If you Double-click on any color you will be presented with the Color Palatte. With this palatte you are able to duplicate any color scheme you wish.

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Add Objects

Select the Object Tool, choose Office from the

Drop-Down menu.

Activate the Split Plan View Window. Drag &

Drop the desired Objects into the Plan View window.

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PROGRAM TOOLS

Contents

Pointer Tool 22

Rotate Tool 22

Dimension Tool 22

Text Tool 22

Pan Tool 23

Zoom Tool 23

Viewpoint Tool 23

Virtual Ruler 24

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Pointer Tool

Use this tool to select, move or resize objects. You may select multiple objects by holding the “Shift” key down while clicking the desired

NOTE:

Only objects totally encompassed by the Click & Drag method will be selected.

objects or you can Click & Drag around several objects.

Rotate Tool

The Rotate Tool allows you to rotate objects. Select the Rotate Tool, then click on what you wish to Rotate, using your mouse Rotate the Object (Wall, Stairway, Roof, etc.) until it is in the position you require. You may also specify a precise degree of rotation in the pop-up menu activated by a right-click or by selecting Rotate under the Edit menu.

NOTE:

Hold down the Shift key to release the Rotate

Tool’s

45 degree constraint.

Dimension Tool

The Dimension Tool is used to add dimensions to areas where you would like them to appear. To use, Click & Drag between the objects that are to be measured.

Text Tool

The Text Tool allows you to add labels to your floorplan. You may change the typeface of your labeling by highlighting the text to be changed and selecting Type from the Options menu or simply double- click on any piece of text with the Pointer Tool.

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Pan Tool

The Pan Tool makes it easy to reposition your floorplan in the 2D plan view. When the Pan Tool is selected your cursor changes to a hand. Place the Hand anywhere on your floorplan, then Click & Drag your floorplan to reposition it within the viewing window.

Zoom Tool

The Zoom Tool allows you to get a close-up view of your drawing or zoom out to view the complete floorplan. To enlarge your floorplan, hold the left mouse button down while moving the mouse up. To reduce it, hold the left mouse button down while moving the mouse down. The floorplan will be centered in the window on the spot where you click.

Viewpoint Tool

The Viewpoint Tool is a unique 2D/3D navigational aid. It allows you to view your drawing from a spot on the 2D plan. When you select the

Viewpoint Tool and click in your drawing, Punch! Home Design Complete will automatically open a half-screen Punch! LiveView

window where you will see a 3D rendering of your floorplan.

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Virtual Ruler

Use the Virtual Ruler when you wish to figure measurements that are not automatically generated. Toggle the Virtual Ruler on and off with the icon at the bottom left of your screen.

NOTE:

Measurements

made with the

Virtual Ruler will

be more accurate

if you turn off

Snap to Grid.

position it so it reaches the span that you wish to measure. The measurement will appear in the middle of the

Virtual Ruler.

On Off

When the Virtual Ruler is active,

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DRAWING TOOLS

Contents

Wall Tool 26

Door Tool 28

Window Tool 30

Roof Tool 32

Stairs Tool 34

Railing Tool 37

Flooring/Ground Covering Tool 38

Pathway Tool 40

Fill Region Tool 42

Edging Tool 43

Fence Tool 44

Gate Tool 46

Topography Tool 48

CAD Tool 49

Landscaping Tool 50

Objects Tool 52

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Wall Tool

When the Wall Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the default settings, click on the word Walls above the previews.

You can Drag & Drop room selections from the Preview Bar or you can manually draw a wall by placing the cursor where you want the wall to begin, then Click & Drag until you reach the length you desire.

A double click on any wall will cause the Custom Wall menu to be displayed. Automatic Flooring is the default setting. By deselecting it when you draw an upper floor, you can extend a room up for two or three stories.

NOTE:

While you are drawing each floor, bear in mind that the perimeter must be intact for Punch!

Home Design Complete to

accurately calculate square feet. If you view your design in

Punch! LiveView

and you notice “grass” growing inside your floorplan or you have “carpet” spilling outside, there are walls which will need to be joined.

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Drawing a Wall

Select the Wall Tool. Click & Drag the mouse anywhere within the design window to draw a Wall. Release the mouse button. The Interactive Dimensioning feature will display the length of the wall as it is being drawn.

NOTE:

Drawing a Perpendicular Wall

Select the Wall Tool. Click & Drag the mouse anywhere on an existing Wall segment. Release the mouse button.

Connecting a Wall

Select the Wall Tool. Place the mouse on the end of an existing Wall. Click & Drag the mouse to the desired length. Release the mouse button. The Wall will join automatically. The wall must NOT be selected. When a Wall is selected, the program will resize the Wall instead of drawing a new Wall. To de-select the Wall, click once anywhere outside the Wall segment.

Connecting Multiple Walls

Select the Wall Tool. Place the mouse on the end of an existing Wall. Click & Drag the mouse to the desired length. Release the mouse button over the end of a wall segment. The Wall will trim and join automatically.

Moving Walls

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Wall you want to move - click the mouse button once on the Wall segment. Click & Drag on the selected Wall segment to move it.

To release the

perpendicular wall

constraint, hold

down the shift

key while you

draw a wall.

NOTE:

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automatically

joins wall

segments and

orients walls at

right angles.

When both endpoints are active,

you can move the wall.

When one endpoint is active,

you can resize the wall.

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Door Tool

When the Door Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Doors above the previews. You also have the option of custom designing doors to your specifications.

To place a door in your drawing, select from the available options and drag it onto a wall segment. By dragging the door along the wall segment, you can position it according to the Interactive Dimensioning which are the temporary dimensions that show while you are positioning

Note:

When placing hinged doors, the first click places the door and a second mouse click sets the direction and angle of the door.

doors, windows, etc. These dimensions make accurate positioning much easier and faster.

To resize a door, use the Pointer Tool to drag one end of the door to its new size. A double click on any door will

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cause the Custom Door menu to be displayed where you can change door type and dimensions.

If you wish to reposition a door, simply drag it to a new place using the Pointer Tool.

“Drag & Drop” a Door

Select the Door Tool. Choose a Door style from the drop-down menu. Select a door from the list. Click & Drag it over a wall segment, then release the mouse button to “drop” the Door into the wall.

Placing Multiple Doors

Select the Door Tool. Choose a Door style from the drop-down menu. Select the Door from the list. Click the mouse on a wall segment wherever you wish to position a Door for as many Doors as you wish to place. If you are placing hinged Doors, you will need to click once again after placing the Door. This will set the Door’s swing angle.

Moving a Door

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Door - click the mouse button once on the center of a Door. Click & Drag to move the Door along the wall segment. Release the mouse button to reposition the Door. Be sure to Click & Drag from the center of the door. Clicking & Dragging from an endpoint of the Door will resize it.

Resizing a Door

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the door - click the mouse button once on the center of a Door. Click & Drag on an endpoint of the Door to resize the Door. Release the mouse button to resize the Door. To customize a Door, Right-Click on a Door and choose “Custom Door...” from the pop-up menu. Or Double-Click on a Door to customize it.

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Window Tool

When the Window Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Windows above the previews. You also have the option of custom designing windows to your specifications.

To place a window in your drawing, select from the available options and drag it onto a wall segment. By dragging a window along the wall segment, you can position it according to the Interactive Dimensioning. To place more than one window of any kind, click on the preview then click at the various sites you wish windows installed. When you are finished, Right-click.

To resize a window, use the Pointer Tool to drag one end of the window to its new size. A double click on any window will cause the Custom Window menu to be displayed.

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“Drag & Drop” a Window

Select the Window Tool. Choose a Window style from the drop- down menu. Select a Window from the list. Click & Drag it over a wall segment, then release the mouse button to “drop” the Window into the wall.

Placing Multiple Windows

Select the Window Tool. Choose a Window style from the drop- down menu as in Step 2 above. Select the Window from the list. Click the mouse on a wall segment wherever you wish to position a Window.

Moving a Window

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Window - click the mouse button once on the center of a Window. Click & Drag on the center of the Window along the wall segment. Release the mouse button to reposition the Window. Note: Be sure to Click & Drag from the center of the Window. Clicking & Dragging from an endpoint of the Window will resize it.

Resizing a Window

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Window - click the mouse button once on the center of a Window. Click & Drag on an endpoint of the Window along the wall segment to resize the Window. Release the mouse button to resize the Window. Note: To customize a Window, Right-Click on a Window and choose “Custom Window...” from the popup menu. Or Double-Click on a Window to customize it.

Customizing a Window

Select the Pointer Tool. Right click on the Window you wish to customize. Enter the Width, Height, Elevation and Trim Width you want. In the Grill section, the sliders at the right and bottom of the image control the number of panes in the window.

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Roof Tool

When the Roof Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Roofs above the previews.

To place a Roof in your drawing, select from the available options and drag it onto your design. Resize the Roof by dragging from any corner.

You will notice that the direction of the Roof peak is automatically created along the widest distance of the

NOTE:

To design a flat roof, set the pitch to 0:12.

Roof. If the peak is desired along the narrow distance, Drag & Drop the appropriate roof from the Preview Bar and resize it after it is drawn. Resizing will not change the direction of peak of the roof.

To move the Roof, drag it from a boundary frame. To constrain movement to horizontal or vertical, hold the Shift key down.

A shortcut to the Custom Roof menu is a Right-click on the Roof you wish to customize.

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“Drag & Drop” a Roof

Select the Roof Tool. Select a roof pitch from the drop-down menu. Select a Roof from the list. Click & Drag it into the design window and release the mouse button.

Drawing a Roof

Select the Roof Tool. Select a roof pitch from the drop-down menu. Select a Roof style from the list. Position the mouse within the design window. Click & Drag the mouse to begin drawing the Roof. Release the mouse button to create the Roof. If you wish to create eaves, you will want to draw your roof slightly larger than your walls.

Moving a Roof

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Roof - click the mouse button on the boundary frame. Click & Drag on the boundary frame of the Roof to move it. Release the mouse button to reposition the Roof. Note: Hold the Shift Key down to constrain movement in horizontal & vertical directions. Be sure to Click & Drag from the boundary frame of the roof. Clicking & Dragging from the corner selection handles will resize it.

Note:

If you

mistakenly draw the roof on the wrong

floor, use the

the Move To

Floor>Upper

Floor command

in the Edit

menu.

Resizing a Roof

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Roof - click the mouse button on the boundary frame. Click & Drag on a corner selection handle to stretch or shrink the Roof’s size. Release the mouse button to reposition the Roof. To customize an existing Roof, Right-Click on an existing Roof and choose “Custom Roof…” from the pop-up menu. Or Double-Click on a roof to customize it.

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Stairs Tool

When the Stairs Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Stairs above the previews.

Drawing stairs consists of two steps. The first step is drawing the stairs themselves (or you can Drag & Drop from the Preview Bar) and the second is defining an opening in the upper floor for the

TIP:

To draw a Ramp for Wheelchair Accessibility, first draw a curved Stairway. Set the Staircase Width to 60 inches and the Riser Height to 0 (zero). You will be able to extend the Ramp to whatever length you need. Select the center point, choose Elevate Object from the Edit Menu, enter half the distance you wish your ramp to incline. Then select the end point, choose Elevate Object from the Edit Menu and enter the total height you wish your ramp to incline.

stairs to enter.

When drawing Stairs from the 1st Floor to the 2nd Floor, select the Stairs Tool, make sure the 1st Floor is the active floor, then perform a series of mouse clicks in the direction you wish the Stairway to rise, a right mouse click will end the Stairs. You will be able to see which way the Stairs rise by the arrows.

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Drawing a Stairway

Select the Stairs Tool. Choose Straight Staircase, Curved Staircase or Custom Staircase. Click and release the mouse button, then drag to the desired stair length. Clicking more than one point will create stairs with landings. Dragging one orange endpoint at an angle will create angled stairs with landings. Double-click to complete. In multistory designs, changing the height of the floor will automatically update the stair height to that floor, the exception being if the stairs were not drawn long enough initially. In this case it is better to draw stairs longer than necessary and then adjust.

NOTE:

Floor cut-outs will

not appear when

moving in 3D.

They will,

however, appear

after movement is

stopped.

Create an Opening for the Stairs

After drawing a stairway, you may need to “cut an opening” in the floor above. Select Work on Second Floor (or Third Floor, if applicable) from the Design drop-down menu. Choose the Floor/Ground Cover Tool. With a series of clicks, outline the floor area where you want the cut-out to be. Right-click after placing the last point to close the floor area. Select the Pointer tool and Right-Click on the floor area you just outlined. Choose Floor Cut-Out from the Pop-up menu to convert the floor object to a floor cut-out.

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“Drag & Drop” a Stairway

Select the Stairs Tool. Select a Stairway from the list. Click & Drag

it into the design window and release the mouse button.

note:

You can control the number of steps by changing the Riser Height in the Custom Staircase menu. The default number of steps is the Floor Height (set in

Design>Floor Heights) divided by the Riser Height. While it

is possible to draw a staircase that is shorter than the ceiling, it is not possible to draw a stairway which extends above the ceiling.

Moving a Stairway

Select the Pointer Tool. Click on any part of the staircase direction arrows other than the orange endpoints. Click & Drag the stairs to the desired location within the file.

Resizing a Stairway

Select the Pointer Tool. Click on any part of the staircase direction arrows other than the orange endpoints. Drag the endpoint(s) to extend or shorten the length of the staircase. The program will automatically stop the stairs at the next floor level.

Customizing a Stairway

Select the Pointer Tool. Right-click or double-click on any part of the staircase direction arrows other than the orange endpoints. Staircase width, riser height, tread width and handrail options can be changed from this dialog box.

Drawing & Resizing a Curved Staircase

Select the Staircase Tool. Choose Curved Staircase. Click and release the mouse button, determine the arc size of the staircase, then click again. To change staircase arc, click any orange endpoint and drag. Double-click to access customized properties such as staircase width, riser height, tread width and handrail options.

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Railing Tool

When the Railing Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Railing above the previews.

Draw your Railing by performing a series of mouse clicks, a right mouse click will end the Railing.

A double click on any part of the Railing will cause the Custom Railing menu to be displayed.

Drawing a Railing

Select the Railing Tool. Choose Straight Railing, Curved Railing or Custom Railing. Click and release the mouse button, then drag to the desired rail length. Right-click to complete.

Moving a Railing

Select the Railing Tool. Click on any part of the dashed line. Two orange endpoints will appear. Click & Drag the railing to the desired location within the file.

NOTE:

If you are drawing

a Curved Railing,

you will not need

to end with a

right click.

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Flooring/Ground Covering Tool

When the Flooring/Ground Covering Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Flooring above the previews.

By performing a series of mouse clicks, outline the area where you wish the Flooring/Ground Covering to be placed. A right mouse click will end the area.

“Drag & Drop” Floor/Ground Cover

Select the Flooring/Ground Covering Tool. Choose either Interior Flooring or Exterior Ground Covering. Click & Drag an entry from the list of Flooring/Ground Covering styles. Release the mouse button anywhere in the 2D plan view. Resize this shape using the orange endpoints.

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Drawing Custom Floor/Ground Cover

Select the Flooring/ Ground Covering Tool. Then choose either Interior Flooring or Exterior Ground Covering. Position the mouse within the design window. Click the mouse button once to set the first point of the Floor/Ground perimeter. With a series of clicks, outline the Floor/Ground perimeter. After placing the final perimeter point, RightClick to end. The final perimeter point will automatically be connected to the first point to complete the shape.

Moving Floor/Ground Cover

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Floor/Ground perimeter by clicking on the boundary frame. Click & Drag on the boundary frame to move the Floor/Ground Covering. Release the mouse button to reposition the Floor/Ground Covering. Note: Hold the Shift Key down to constrain movement in horizontal & vertical directions. Be sure to Click & Drag from the boundary frame of the Floor/Ground Covering. If you Click & Drag from the corner selection handles the area will be reshaped.

Note:

You can

temporarily

deactive the

horizontal &

vertical constraint

by holding down

the Shift Key

while drawing.

Reshaping Floor/Ground Cover

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Floor/Ground perimeter by clicking on the boundary frame. Click & Drag on a point selection handle to reshape the Floor/Ground Covering. Release the mouse button to reposition the Floor/Ground Covering.

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Pathway Tool

When the Pathway Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Pathways above the previews.

You can either Drag & Drop a Pathway from the Preview Bar or draw one to meet your individual needs. Draw a Pathway by performing a series of mouse clicks, a right mouse click will end the Pathway.

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“Drag & Drop” a Pathway

Select the Pathway Tool. Choose a Pathway or Driveway Option from the drop-down menu. Click & Drag an entry from the list of Pathway styles. Release the mouse button anywhere within the design window.

Drawing a Custom Pathway

Select the Pathway Tool. Then choose from the listing of Pathway styles. Position the mouse within the design window. Click the mouse button once to set the first point of the Pathway. Move the mouse to the location for the next Pathway point and click to set that point. Repeat this step until all the Pathway points have been set. After placing the final Pathway point, Right-Click to end.

Moving a Pathway

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the pathway by clicking on the center-line. Click & Drag on the center-line to move the pathway. Release the mouse button to reposition the pathway.

Reshaping a Pathway

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Pathway by clicking on the center-line. Click & Drag on a point selection handle to reshape the Pathway. Release the mouse button to reshape the Pathway.

Note:

Hold the Shift Key

down to constrain

movement in

horizontal &

vertical

directions. Be sure

to Click & Drag

from the center-

line of the

Pathway. Clicking

& Dragging from

the corner

selection handles

will reshape it.

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Fill Region Tool

When the Fill Region Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Fills above the previews.

You can either Drag & Drop a shape from the Preview Bar or draw one to meet your needs. Use this feature to provide interesting planting beds in your Landscape or a fun Playground for the kids.

“Drag & Drop” Fill Regions

Select the Fill Region Tool. Choose a Fill style from the drop-down menu. Drag & Drop an entry from the list of Fill Regions. Release the mouse button anywhere within the design window.

Note:

Hold the Shift Key down to constrain movement in horizontal & vertical directions.

Drawing Fill Regions

Select the Fill Region Tool. Then choose from the listing of Fill styles. Position the mouse within the design window. Click & Drag the mouse to draw the desired Fill Region size. Release the mouse button to create the Fill Region. This will draw round Fill Regions, create elliptical regions by holding the Shift Key down.

Moving Fill Regions

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Fill Region by clicking on the boundary frame. Click & Drag on the boundary frame to move the Fill Region. Release the mouse button to reposition the region. Be sure to Click & Drag from the boundary frame of the Fill Region. Clicking & Dragging from the point selection handles will reshape it.

Reshaping Fill Regions

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Fill Region by clicking on the boundary frame. Click & Drag on the point selection handle to reshape the Fill Region. Release the mouse button to reposition the region.

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Edging Tool

When the Edging Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Edging above the previews.

You can either Drag & Drop an Edging from the Preview Bar or draw one to meet your needs.

Draw an Edging by performing a series of mouse clicks, a right mouse click will end the Edging.

“Drag & Drop” Edging

Select the Edging Tool. Choose an Edging style from the drop-down menu. Click & Drag an entry from the list of Edging shapes. Release the mouse button anywhere within the design window.

Drawing Custom Edging

Select the Edging Tool. Then choose from the listing of Edging styles. Position the mouse within the design window. Click the mouse button to set the first point of the Edging. Move the mouse to the location for the next Edging point and click to set that point. Repeat this step

until all the Edging points have been set. After placing the final edging point, Right-Click to end the Edging drawing.

Reshaping Edging

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Edging by clicking on the center-line. Click & Drag on the point selection handles. Release the mouse button to reshape the Edging. To customize an existing Edging, select the Edging, Right-Click then choose “Custom Edging...” from the pop-up menu. Or simply Double-Click on the Edging.

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Fence Tool

When the Fence Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Fencing above the previews.

You can either Drag & Drop a Fence from the Preview Bar or draw one to meet your needs.

Draw a Fence by performing a series of mouse clicks, a right mouse click will end the Fence.

Tip:

You can Drag & Drop Textures onto your Fence, to further customize it.

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“Drag & Drop” Fencing

Select the Fencing Tool. Choose a Fencing style from the drop- down menu. Click & Drag an entry from the list of fencing shapes. Release the mouse button anywhere within the design window.

Drawing Fencing

Select the Fencing Tool. Then choose from the listing of Fencing styles. Position the mouse within the design window. Click the mouse button to set the first point of the Fencing. Move the mouse to the location for the next Fencing point and click to set that point. Repeat this step until all the Fencing points have been set. After placing the final fence point, Right-Click to end the fence drawing.

Reshaping Fencing

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Fencing by clicking on the boundary frame. Click & Drag on the point selection handles to reshape the Fence. Release the mouse button to reshape the fence. To customize an existing fence, select the Fence, Right-Click then choose “Custom Fence...” from the pop-up menu. Or simply Double-Click on the Fence.

Note:

Hold the Shift Key

down to constrain

movement in

horizontal &

vertical

directions.

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Gate Tool

When the Gate Tool is selected, previews of available

Gate widths will appear in the Preview Bar.

Simply Drag & Drop a gate into your existing fence.

NOTE:

When you place a Gate on an existing fence, the Gate will always conform to the type of fencing used; i.e., if it is a Privacy Fence, a Privacy Gate will be placed.

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“Drag & Drop” a Gate

Select the Gate Tool. Choose a standard-sized Gate. Click & Drag an entry from the list. Release the mouse button over a fence segment to place the Gate. Note: The Gate’s style will be the same style as the fence receiving the Gate. To specify a custom Gate size, select “Custom Gate...” from the drop-down menu and type in the desired width.

Placing Multiple Gates

Select the Gate Tool. Click once on a standard-sized Gate. Place the mouse on a fence segment and click to position a Gate. Click along the fence wherever you wish to place a gate.

Moving a Gate

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Gate by clicking in the center of it. Click & Drag on the center to move the Gate along the fence. Release the mouse button to move the Gate. Note: Be sure to Click & Drag from the center of the Gate. Clicking & Dragging from the end-points will resize it.

Resizing a Gate

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Gate by clicking in the center of it. Click & Drag on an end-point to resize the Gate. Release the mouse button to resize the Gate.

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Topography Tool

When the Topography Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To customize the topography grade, click on the word Topo above the previews and choose Custom Topography. You will be presented with the following dialogue box. Enter the rise (or fall) you wish to create.

TIP:

To build a splitlevel home or a home with a basement, use the

Topography Tool

to “build up” the land around your First Floor. In the case of a basement, the Second Floor will become the ground level floor and the Third Floor will be the second story.

“Drag & Drop” Topography

Select the Topography Tool. Choose a standard Topography shape. Click & Drag an entry from the list. To set the actual “lay-of-the-land” choose “Custom Topography...” Then raise and lower the values of each layer in the pop-up menu. Topography with the “+” sign indicate hills and the “–” sign indicates valley.

Drawing Topography

Select the Topography Tool. Position the mouse within the design window. Click the mouse button to set the first point of the new Topography. Move the mouse to the location for the next Topography point and click to set that point. Repeat this step until all the Topography points have been set. After placing the final Topography point, Right-Click to end the Topography drawing.

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Moving Topography

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Topography by clicking on the boundary frame. Click & Drag on the boundary frame to move the selected area. Release the mouse button to reposition the region.

Note:

Reshaping Topography

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the Topography by clicking on the boundary frame. Click & Drag on the point selection handles to reshape the Topography. Release the mouse button to reshape the area.

CAD Tool

The CAD Tool is especially useful when diagramming things that you don’t wish to appear in the 3D views. It allows geometry like plumbing, electrical, HVAC, outdoor sprinkler systems, etc., to be placed.

“Drag & Drop” CAD

Select the CAD Tool. Choose a standard shape. Click & Drag an entry from the list.

Reshaping CAD

Select the Pointer Tool. Select the CAD Geometry item by clicking on the boundary frame. Click & Drag on the point selection handles to reshape the CAD item. Release the mouse button to reshape the area.

To draw a straight

line, place many

points just a few

inches apart.

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Landscaping Tool

When the Landscaping Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Plants above the previews.

Drag & Drop your choice of plants into your 2D design window. To further customize your Landscape settings, select Planting Age under the Options Menu. You can

Projection from the Options Menu.

Enter the maximum age that plants may be grown to represent. The default is 20 years. The minimum is 3 months and the maximum is 50 years.

select a different Planting Age for each plant you choose.

Enter the age you wish the plants to be when they are placed in the design. Then select Plant Growth

Punch! Home Design Complete also allows you the unique ability to watch your plants grow! To grow your plants, select the Plant Growth Scale located in the lower left portion of your screen.

By depressing the left mouse button on the upper tree, you will increase the age and size of your landscape plantings. By depressing the left mouse button on the lower tree, you will decrease the age and size of your landscape plantings.

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To view the Plant Details of individual plants, Doubleclick on them.

By using a combination of the many tools available with

Punch! Home Design Complete you can create

beautiful landscapes, like this:

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Objects Tool

When the Objects Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Objects above the Previews.

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includes hundreds of pre-drawn objects. You can Drag & Drop these objects into your 2D design window.

Note:

To place an Object on top of another Object, like a toaster on a counter or a lamp on a table, use the

Elevate Object

command. This command is easily accessed by Rightclicking on the Object itself.

If you want to change the finish on the cabinets, you can Drag & Drop any

Texture or Color onto them in Punch! LiveView.

You can further customize any of these objects with Punch! 3D Furniture Workshop. Double-click on any Object and this will automatically launch

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or Right-click on the object you wish to customize and select 3D Furniture Workshop.

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Contents

The File Menu 54

The Edit Menu 55

The Design Menu 57

The Options Menu 60

The View Menu 61

The Window Menu 63

The Help Menu 63

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The File Menu

The commands under the File

Menu are those that allow file

creation; opening, closing, importing and exporting files; saving files; printing features and launching the supporting programs.

New (Ctrl+N) opens a new,

untitled window. Open (Ctrl+O) displays the Open dialog box, which lets you open an existing floorplan. Close (Ctrl+W) closes the active window.

Save (Ctrl+S) saves the changes you have made since opening your

drawing. If you began a new drawing, this command will display the “Save As” Dialogue box and you will be prompted to give your drawing a name. Save As... allows you to save your drawing at various stages of completion. This command is especially useful if you wish to “try out” different room or landscaping ideas.

Launch 3D Furniture Workshop opens a new Punch! 3D

Furniture Workshop window. 3D Furniture Workshop is a powerful

CAD program that allows you to create your own furniture or edit the existing furniture objects. You may also open 3D Furniture Workshop by clicking on the icon in the lower right of your window.

Launch RealModel opens Punch! RealModel and loads the

currently open drawing. Punch! RealModel® (patent-pending) is a program that allows you to construct an actual scale model of your dream home.

Import allows you to

import your custom-designed furniture and fixtures from 3D Furniture Workshop.

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Export allows you to export the contents of your Punch! LiveView window in either BMP or DXF format. Choose the directory where you wish to save the image, The default directory is the “My Documents” folder, but you can save the image in another directory if you prefer. The BMP file can be printed using MS Paint.

Print to Fit Page (Ctrl+P) displays the Print dialogue box. You will

have a choice of which printer to use and how many copies of your drawing you wish to print. Print to Scale prints your 2D floorplan in the scale that you have chosen.

Exit closes the Punch! Home Design Complete program. You will

be prompted to save your work.

The Edit Menu

Commands contained under the Edit Menu

are those that allow alterations to items that you have drawn. It contains the standard Windows commands, in addition to Punch!

Home Design Complete specific commands.

Undo remembers the last step that was

taken and allows you to erase it. Once you have used the Undo command you have the option of “Redoing” the change. Undo is not available for every action.

Cut (Ctrl+X) removes the selected item(s)

to the Clipboard. Cut is unavailable if nothing is selected. Copy (Ctrl+C) places a duplicate of the selected item(s) on the Clipboard. Copy leaves the original in place. Copy is unavailable if nothing is selected. Paste (Ctrl+V) places the contents of the Clipboard into your drawing. You may place the Clipboard contents as many times as you wish. This command is unavailable if the Clipboard is empty.

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Clear (Delete) removes the selected item(s) from your drawing. The

item is not stored on the Clipboard and its action cannot be undone.

Select All (Ctrl+A) will select every item on the currently active

floor.

definable increments. The Up, Down, Left and Right selections can also be activated by the arrow keys on your keyboard. Through the Distance dialogue box, distances as small as 1 inch may be defined.

Copy To Floor allows you to place a

duplicate of the selected object(s) on a different floor. Like the copy command, it leaves the original in place.

Move To Floor allows you to relocate

selected object(s) to a different floor. Like the cut command, it does not leave the original in place.

Nudge allows you to move objects in

Move allows for a very precise placement. A

dialogue box will be displayed asking you to specify how far you wish to move the selected object(s) and by which method. The Cartesian method uses the X and Y coordinates for definition and the Polar method uses Distance

and Angle to specify the move.

Rotate will display a dialogue box asking you

to specify the angle of rotation and the method. The object rotates on its center.

Use the Elevate Object command when

you need to “lift” something onto a table or raise the floor on your new deck. Elevation is measured in inches and you may enter a negative number by adding the minus sign () if you wish to lower the object. The Elevate Roof command is especially useful when you decide to add a second floor after drawing the roof. Elevation is measured in inches and you may enter a negative number by adding a minus sign (-) to lower the roof.

The Design Menu

The commands available through the

Design Menu give you control of your floorplan environment. From the scale at which you are drawing, to ceiling height, to defining a custom background color.

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The Grid Properties (Ctrl+G) option

is available to give you more control over your drawing. By default, the grid is set at twelve inches; this way you can visualize that each square on the floorplan is 1 square foot. By defining a customized Grid, you can design to fit your specific needs.

You may choose to define a different Grid Spacing or a smaller Snap Grid for more precise drawing. The choices for Grid Style are dots or lines, depending on your preference. Grid Visible toggles the grid on and off.

NOTE:

To draw a lot

which is not

rectangular (a cul

de sac, for

example), set the

dimensions at

your lot’s largest

point, then use

the CAD Tool to

draw the irregular

edges

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The Snap to Grid (Ctrl+R) option lets you quickly align items. When Snap to Grid is checked and you Drag & Drop an object, the object aligns automatically with the grid. By default, Snap to Grid is checked. The snap to distance is specified in the Grid Spacing field of the Grid Properties dialogue box.

The Lot Size (Ctrl+L) option allows you to define a “virtual lot” that more closely resembles your “physical lot”. You may use either feet or meters as your unit of measure.

Punch! Home Design Complete creates an actual scale drawing of your floorplan. The default Plan Scale is 1/3"=1', which means that 1/ 3 inch on your design equals one foot in the real world. When you print out your floorplan, using the Print to Scale option, it will also be at the chosen scale.

Unit of Measure. You may choose to work using English (feet and inches) or Metric (meters and centimeters) measurements.

The Work on Floor option

allows you to choose between the First Floor, Second Floor or Third Floor. Both the 2D

and 3D views will be affected by this choice. As you switch between floors, you can always keep track of which one is active by the little house in the lower left corner. You can also change working floors by clicking on the little house and selecting from the menu.

The Visible Floors

option allows you to display either the floor currently

under construction or all floors of your design. Both the 2D and 3D views will be affected by this choice.

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The Floor Heights option

allows you to set custom ceiling heights for each floor of your design. You may define the First

Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor independently of each other.

The default ceiling height is 96 inches (8 feet).

The Square Footage option allows you to calculate

the square footage of each floor in your design. It can be accessed from the Design drop-down menu or by clicking on the icon at the bottom of your screen.

When you select Screen

Colors, you will have the option of changing the color for the Working Floor, Inactive Floor, or Background; plus you can Reset Colors to their default. By defining each option, you will be able to tell at a glance which floor is currently active. The Working Floor Color default is white, the Inactive Floor Color default is dark blue, and the Background Color default is blue. The colors you define will remain with the program until you assign new colors or use the Reset Colors feature which sets all custom colors back to the program-defined defaults.

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The Options Menu

The commands available

through the Options Menu allow further customization of the drawing environment.

Custom Properties: To

further personalize your dream home, virtually every tool has custom settings. See Chapter 4 for the full description of each tool’s custom properties.

Use the Virtual Ruler when you wish to figure measurements that

are not automatically generated. Toggle the Virtual Ruler on and off via the icon at the bottom left of your screen.

By selecting Dimension Properties, you have

the option of changing the endpoints of the measurements drawn with the Dimension Tool to suit your needs. This option only changes the endpoints.

When selected, the Text

option will display a dialogue box where you can select the font, style and size of the Text that you use to label your floorplan. When you change the display font, all text in your drawing will be updated.

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Planting Age. When you are landscaping

your dream home, you have the option of deciding what age the plants will be when they are transplanted into your landscape. Unless otherwise specified, all plants are 0 years (seedlings). The maximum age that can be entered into this dialogue box is 20 years.

The Plant Growth Projection

dialogue box allows you to specify the maximum growing age (in years) for the plants you choose for your landscape. The default is 20 years. The minimum is 3 months and the maximum is 50 years.

The View Menu

The View Menu contains selections

which change the way your drawing is displayed in the Punch! LiveView window.

Note:

You can define

the Planting Age

for each

individual plant

to further

customize your

landscape.

Reset Floor Plan (Ctrl+E) returns the

floorplan to the center of the window and to 60% of actual size. When Set Plan View Zoom is selected, a window is displayed that allows you to choose how large your 2D floorplan is displayed. Reset 3D View returns the 3D plan view in the LiveView window to the default setting.

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3D Viewing

Method allows you to

control how you move through your design. In addition to this menu, you can control elevation by holding the right-mouse button down.

Hide Doors in 3D View

allows you to choose whether your floorplan renders with or without doors in the Punch! LiveView window. It is especially useful in smaller rooms, where the door might obscure much of the viewing space.

3D Lighting allows you to control

how the shadows fall in your design. Select the direction you wish the light to come from and how bright you wish the light to appear.

Refresh enables you to redraw

the screen and refresh the design information in your drawing.

The Window Menu

The Window Menu contains the controls

for Punch! LiveView, the different viewing methods and the open file list.

The Punch! LiveView window allows you

to see what your design looks like in 3D. You can move through your design with either the Walk-Thru Tool or the Fly-Around Tool.

It is in the Punch! LiveView window that you apply textures and

colors and watch your Landscape grow!

Plan Full View. The default is Plan Full View. When you load

Punch! Home Design Complete, this is the view you will see.

3D Quarter View allows you to use most of your screen for

drawing, yet be able to view your design in 3D.

Split Plan/3D View allows you to focus primarily on your 3D

actions while maintaining a clear view of the 2D design.

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3D Full View is primarily for detail design like the application of

Textures or Colors. You will also find this a useful view when you are Landscaping your yard. You will easily see everything from every angle.

Open Window Listing will display a listing of all open drawings.

The Help Menu

Contents... [F1] displays the

on-line Help File.

Search... allows you to search

for a specific topic in the Help File.

Using Help... explains how to use Help. About Punch! Home Design Complete displays the program’s

splash screen.

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Contents

™

LIVEVIEW

Walk-Through Tool 66

Fly-Around Tool 66

Applying Textures & Colors 67

Lighting 69

Viewing Speed 69

Camera Angle 70

Viewpoint Direction Arrows 71

Punch! LiveView Size Options 72

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Walk-Through Tool

The Walk-Through Tool is one mode of navigating in 3D around your house. In the Punch! LiveView window, simply move the mouse where you wish to “walk”. The greater the movement of the mouse, the faster the pace. The elevation may also be changed by selecting 3D

Viewing Method> Walk-Through Elevation... under the View menu. To change the

elevation of the view in Walk-Through mode, hold the right mouse button down.

Fly-Around Tool

The Fly-Around Tool is another way to move directly through your 3D design. The left mouse button controls up, down, left and right movement, while the right mouse button zooms in and out for a closeup or bird’s eye view. The altitude may also be changed by selecting 3D Viewing Method>Fly-Around Altitude... under the View menu.

In addition to the icons, these options are available through the View Menu. By selecting 3D Viewing Method, you may choose between Walk-Through or Fly-Around mode and specify at what elevation or altitude you want to work.

Applying Textures & Colors

Punch! Home Design Complete provides the tools to apply a wide variety of Textures and Colors to customize your design. The only requirement for applying them is that you are working in a Punch! LiveView window.

To begin customizing your design, select the Texture or Color Tool. You’ll notice that when the Texture or Color Tool is selected, previews of their respective available options will appear in the Preview Bar. To change the Preview Library, click on the word Textures or Colors above the previews.

Once you have selected the Texture you desire, Drag & Drop it onto the area of your design where you wish the Texture to appear.

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Note:

To apply the same

texture or color to

several surfaces, Right-click on the desired Texture or Color, then Right-

click on each

surface where you

wish it to appear.

End this

application with a

Left-click.

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Plus, you’re in no way limited to the Colors in the Preview Window. If you Double-click on any color, you will be presented with the Color Palatte. With this palatte you are able to duplicate any color scheme you wish.

You can define a color several ways:

1. By clicking anywhere in the color matrix.

2. By moving the slider along the right of the matrix.

3. By entering Hue/Sat/Lum values. The Hue is controlled by moving the pointer horizontally in the matrix, the saturation is controlled by moving the pointer vertically, and the luminosity is controlled by the slider at the right.

4. By entering Red/Green/Blue values.

As you experiment with these values the color will be shown in the Color|Solid box. When you have defined the color you desire, click Add to Custom Colors to store it in your document.

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Lighting

The Lighting Icon allows you to change the direction, intensity and brightness of the lighting rendered in LiveView.

Viewing Speed

The Viewing Speed option allows you to control the speed at

which you move through your drawing.

At the slowest speed, all textures will render accurately as you move around in the Punch! LiveView window. As you set the speed to the faster settings, the textures degrade as you move around. They will accurately render again once you stop moving.

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Camera Angle

The Camera Angle allows you to control the Field of Vision displayed in the Punch! LiveView window. If you wish to see more of a small room, for example, set the field to the widest setting. Narrow it again by clicking on the arrow under the word “Thin”.

Normal View

Thinnest Setting Widest Setting

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Viewpoint Direction Arrows

These arrows allow you to quickly view your drawing from each

edge of your lot.

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Punch! LiveView Size Options

The default is Plan Full View. When you load Punch! Home Design Complete, this is the view you will see. The 3D Quarter View option

allows you to use most of your screen for drawing, yet be able to view your design in 3D.

When you wish to focus primarily on your 2D actions while maintaining a clear view of the 3D design, select Split Plan/3D View. Then, when you’re ready to add textures and colors to your Dream Home it will be easier in the 3D Full View mode.

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R EALMODEL

Contents

RealModel Introduction 74

Choosing a Scale and Construction Material for Your Real Model 74

Optimizing Your Printer Settings for RealModel 75

Floor Templates 76

Wall Templates 77

Roof Templates 78

Texture Templates 79

Applying the Texture to the Model 81

Building Your RealModel - Review 82

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RealModel Introduction

Punch! Home Design Complete integrates the exclusive, patented RealModel® technology that allows you to construct an actual scale

model of any home you can draw.

Materials Needed for Construction:

· Construction material — foam board or poster board

· Adhesive — spray adhesive, rubber cement, or glue stick, etc.

· Tape

· Straight pins

· Straight-edge ruler

· Artist’s knife or scalpel

Launch RealModel by clicking on the RealModel icon in the lower right portion of your screen or by selecting Launch RealModel under the File menu.

Choosing a Scale and Construction Material for Your Real Model

With the RealModel program window open, select the Scale option from the Model menu.

The Scale Dialog will be displayed. Select the button corresponding to the desired print scale. All model templates will print in this scale. For example, if you choose 1/2"=1' - a tenfoot wall will print as a five-inch template, etc.

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Then select the

Construction Material...

option from the Model menu.

In the Construction

Material dialogue box, select the button corresponding to the thickness of the material you will use to construct your model. Make sure the floorplan walls are the same thickness as your material.

Optimizing Your Printer Settings for RealModel

These settings are printer-dependent. The examples here show a laser printer, but these settings are typical of many popular color ink jet printers.

When you select any of the print functions, you will see the Print Setup dialog box. The settings that appear will be printer-dependent. But most printers will have settings similar to those displayed below.

When you click on the Properties button, the Printer Properties dialogues will be displayed. The specifics of this dialogue box will vary from printer to printer. For specific questions, please consult your printer documentation.

Selecting Draft or Economy Mode will speed up the printing process, but some quality will be sacrificed. Use these settings when you are experimenting with your design.

When you are ready to print the final copy that will be used in the construction of your RealModel, use the Final or Best setting.

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The following templates will be needed to construct your RealModel. All templates are numbered and labeled at the attachment points.

· Floor Templates (labeled by floor for multi-story designs)

· Wall Templates

· Roof Templates

· Texture Templates

Floor Templates

Select Print Floor

Template from the File

menu.

In the submenu specify which floor you wish to print. Specify your printer selection and click OK. Your floor plan will print in sections, with directions for placing the floor plan together printed at the bottom of each page. Tape these pages together to create the Floor Template which will be affixed to your Construction Material.

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Wall Templates

Select Print All Wall

Templates from the File menu.

Specify your printer

selections and click OK.

The directions for connecting the walls will print on each page. You will note on some of the walls shaded area(s) will appear at the ends of the wall. Cut out each wall section from your construction material to the exact size of the template including the shaded areas. The shaded areas will be the thickness of your construction material and are the location where the templates attach.

Note:

It may be easier

to connect the

walls before

placing them on

the floor plan.

This allows you to

work from

different angles. Once the walls are connected, secure

the walls to the

floor plan. You

can temporarily

affix the walls to

each other and to

the floor plan

with straight

pins.

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Roof Templates

Select Print All Roof

Templates from the File

menu.

Specify your printer

selections and click OK.

Although your Roof Templates may print attached at points, cut out each roof section separately from your

NOTE:

There will be a space between the Roof sections — this is an allowance for the thickness of the Construction Material.

construction material to the exact size of the template. Once the roof is connected together, secure the roof to the walls.

2D Roof Template _________________

Guidelines for Gable Insert

Gable

Allowance for Material Thickness

3D Roof Construction _______________

Gable

Hip

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Texture Templates

There are only two steps to follow for each texture, but you will need to take your time with this section. Use the Fly-Around Tool to view your drawing from all angles and to make sure all template textures are printed.

Step 1.

Decide which Texture Template matches which wall or roof. Display your drawing using the Render Textures & Colors tool.

For this example, let’s print this section of the roof.

Step 2.

Switch views by selecting the Render Template Labels tool. The roof section is template #15, Side-A

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Once you have chosen the template you wish to print, select Print Template Textures... from the File menu.

Enter the template number and specify A or B side. Set the preferred Print Quality. The Proof quality provides a good preview at a moderate printing speed. Use Final quality for actual model construction. Click “Print...” to proceed.

Follow these two steps for each wall and roof texture on your

model.

Many times it is best to print and assemble each texture before moving on to the next texture section. But, if you choose to print all textures prior to construction, it is wise to label them with the name/ number.

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Applying the texture to the model

Once you have printed out all the textures, you are ready to apply

them to your model.

1. Cut-out the printed template texture including the blank regions signifying the windows and doors. If the texture “tiled”* across multiple pages, you will need to glue or tape the sections together to create a continuous template texture.

2. Attach the texture to the proper side (A or B) of the matching construction material piece which was created when you previously applied the Wall or Roof Templates. The texture can be attached to the construction material using spray-adhesive, glue stick or tape. (The use of white glue for this step may cause the paper to wrinkle.)

Note:

To minimize paper

use, print these textures on the

“Landscape”

option on your

printer.

*Tiling is the term used when an image that is too large to fit on the selected paper size is printed across several sheets of paper. To minimize paper waste you may want to select the “Landscape” setting on your Printer Setup Menu.

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Building Your RealModel® - Review

1. Complete your design in Punch! Home Design Complete.

2. Launch RealModel®

3. Set the Scale and then select Construction Material from the Model menu. In this dialog box, select the width of the material you have chosen to use for the construction of your RealModel®. It is very important that you choose the appropriate thickness of the material, the templates are printed to fit the thickness you specify.

4. Select the Print Floor Template option from the File menu. Print the Floor Templates and assemble them according to their numbering; i.e., each numbered wall will match to the corresponding wall. The Base Template note at the bottom of each page will indicate the number of pages remaining to complete the Floorplan template. You should use a sturdy construction material for the base.

5. Select the Print All Wall Templates option from the File menu. Print the Wall Templates and assemble them according to their numbers. Match the Wall numbers to the numbers on the Floor Template.

6. Select the Print All Roof Templates option from the File menu. Print the Roof Templates and assemble them as they appear in your design.

7. Select the Print Template Textures option from the File menu. Print the Textures and assemble them according to their numbers. Match the Texture numbers to the numbers on the Wall Template.

Chapter eight

3D FURNITURE

WORKSHOP

Contents 3D Furniture Workshop™ Introduction 84 Drawing Tools Overview 84 Customizing Tools Overview 86 Drawing Grid Overview 87 Program Tools Overview 88

The File Menu 90 The Edit Menu 91 The Design Menu 94 The Options Menu 96 The View Menu 97 The Help Menu 98 Creating Custom 3D Objects 99 Opening & Editing Objects 101

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3D Furniture Workshop™ Introduction

Punch! Home Design Complete provides a powerful 3D Furniture

Workshop program that allows you to create your own furniture or edit the existing furniture objects.

You can launch 3D Furniture Workshop by clicking on the 3D

Furniture Workshop icon in the lower right-hand portion of your screen or by selecting Launch 3D Furniture Workshop from the File menu.

Drawing Tools Overview

2D/3D Rectangle

The 2D/3D Rectangle Tool allows you to draw squares and rectangles. Click on the tool and Click & Drag in the design window to the shape you need. If you have selected the 3D tool, you will be able to extrude your shape to add height.

2D/3D Ellipse

The 2D/3D Ellipse Tool allows you to draw circles and ovals. Click on the tool and Click & Drag in the design window to the shape you need. If you have selected the 3D tool, you will be able to extrude your shape to add height.

2D/3D Multigon

The 2D/3D Multigon Tool allows you to draw objects with a specific number of equal sides. You specify the number of sides by going to Options>Custom Options. Click on the tool and Click & Drag in the design window to the shape you need. If you have selected the 3D tool, you will be able to extrude your shape to add height.

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2D/3D Polygon

The 2D/3D Polygon Tool allows you to draw an object with any number of sides. Polygons may be open or closed objects. Click on the tool and with a series of clicks, draw the shape you need. Double-click to set the last point. If you have selected the 3D tool, you will be able to extrude your shape to add height.

2D/3D Closed Arc

The 2D/3D Closed Arc Tool allows you to draw elliptical arcs which automatically close along the bottom. Click on the tool and Click & Drag in the design window to the shape you need. To constrain the shape, hold the Shift key down. If you have selected the 3D tool, you will be able to extrude your shape to add height.

2D/3D Circular Closed Arc

The 2D/3D Circular Closed Arc Tool allows you to draw shapes from full circles to thin pie-shaped objects. Click on the tool and Click & Drag in the design window to the shape you need. Release the Mouse button, then move the Mouse up or down to define the area. End with a Left Click. If you have selected the 3D tool, you will be able to extrude your shape to add height.

2D/3D Open Arc

The 2D/3D Open Arc Tool allows you to draw elliptical arcs which remain open. Click on the tool and Click & Drag in the design window to the shape you need. To constrain the shape, hold the Shift key down. If you have selected the 3D tool, you will be able to extrude your shape to add height.

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2D/3D Circular Arc

The 2D/3D Circular Arc Tool allows you to draw shapes from full circles to thin pie-shaped objects which remain open. Click on the tool and Click & Drag in the design window to the shape you need. Release the Mouse button, then move the Mouse up or down to define the area. End with a Left Click. If you have selected the 3D tool, you will be able to extrude your shape to add height.

2D Line/3D Plane

The 2D Line/3D Plane Tool allows you to draw straight lines and flat planes of any length. Click on the tool and Click & Drag in the design window to the length you need. To constrain your line to horizontal or vertical, hold down the Shift key. If you have selected the 3D tool, you will be able to extrude your shape to add height.

2D Curve/3D Surface

The 2D Curve/3D Surface Tool allows you to draw curves of any shape. Click on the tool and with a series of clicks, draw the shape you need. The curve will be smoothed when you finish. Double-click to set the last point. If you have selected the 3D tool, you will be able to extrude your shape to add height.

Customizing Tools Overview

Textures

The Textures Tool allows you to add textures like woodgrain, brick, fabric, concrete, etc. to the object you are drawing. Drag & Drop textures from the Preview Bar. Change the texture category by clicking on the word Textures above the previews.

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Colors

The Colors Tool allows you to apply colors of your choice to the object you are drawing. Drag & Drop colors from the Preview Bar. Change the color category by clicking on the word Colors above the previews.

Objects

The Objects Tool allows you to select from the library which object you wish to edit. Change the object category by clicking on the word Objects above the previews. Drag & Drop the desired object into the design window.

Drawing Grid Overview

Front Grid

The Front Grid Icon sets the Front Grid active and allows you to draw on the X and Y axis. You can tell that the Front Grid is active when it has the tighter grid pattern.

Floor Grid

The Floor Grid Icon sets the Floor Grid active and allows you to draw on the X and Z axis. You can tell that the Floor Grid is active when it has the tighter grid pattern.

Side Grid

The Side Grid Icon sets the Side Grid active and allows you to draw on the Z and Y axis. You can tell that the Side Grid is active when it has the tighter grid pattern.

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Program Tools Overview

Pointer

The Pointer Tool is used to select, move and resize items. You may select multiple objects by holding the Shift key down while clicking on the desired set of objects.

Rotate

The Rotate Tool is used to rotate objects or sets of objects. The direction of rotation is dependent upon which grid is active. Select the object then select the Rotate Tool, Click on the object and move the mouse in a clockwise or a counter-clockwise direction until it is in the position you need.

Skew

The Skew Tool is used to slant objects. The direction of skew is dependent upon which grid is active. Select the object then select the Skew Tool, Click on the object and move the mouse in the direction you wish to slant the object until it is in the position you need.

Extrude

The Extrude Tool is used to add or change a dimension of a 2D object. The direction the object extrudes is dependent upon which grid is active. Select the object then select the Extrude Tool, Click on the object and move the mouse in the direction you wish to extrude the object until it is in the shape you need.

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Pan

The Pan Tool makes it easy to reposition your object in the design window. When the Pan Tool is selected your cursor changes to a hand. Place the cursor anywhere on your design, then Click & Drag the object to its new position.

Zoom

The Zoom Tool allows you to get a close-up view of your drawing or zoom out to view the complete object. To enlarge the view, hold down the left mouse button while moving the mouse up. To reduce the view, hold down the left mouse button while moving the mouse down.

Fly-Around

The Fly-Around Tool is used to easily view your design from a variety of angles. Hold down the left mouse button while you move the mouse to change the position from which you view the object.

Draw from Corner/Draw from Center

The Draw From Center/Draw From Corner Toggle Switch changes the beginning points of objects drawn with the drawing tools.

Object Editing/Point Editing

The Object Editing/Point Editing Toggle Switch alters how your edits impact your object. If you are in Object Editing mode, changes will be effective on the object as a whole. If you are working in Point Editing mode, each point of the object is able to be treated separately.

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The File Menu

The commands under the File Menu are those that allow file

creation; opening, closing and exporting files; saving files and printing features.

New (Ctrl+N) opens a

new, untitled window. Open (Ctrl+O) displays the Open dialog box, which lets you open an existing Object. Close (Ctrl+W) closes the active window.

Save (Ctrl+S) saves the

changes you have made since opening your drawing. If you began a new drawing, this command will display the “Save As” dialogue box and you will be prompted to give your drawing a name. Save As... allows you to save your drawing at various stages of completion.

default directory is the “My Documents” folder, but you can save the image in another directory if you prefer.

Print Setup displays a Print

Setup dialogue box. You will have a choice of which printer to use and how many copies of your drawing you wish to print.

Export allows you to

export your drawing in either 2D or 3D DXF format. Choose the directory where you wish to save the image, The

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Print (Ctrl+P)

displays the Print dialogue box. You will have a choice of Wire

Frame or Rendered Image and if you select Rendered Image, you have the selection of Print Quality.

Exit and Return to Punch! Home Design Complete ... will ask

you if you wish to place the Object you have drawn or edited in Punch! Home Design Complete.

The Edit Menu

Commands contained under the Edit Menu

are those that allow alterations to items that you have drawn. It contains the standard Windows commands, in addition to Punch! 3D

Furniture Workshop specific commands.

Undo remembers the last step that was

taken and allows you to erase it. Once you have used the Undo command you have the option of “Redoing” the change. Undo is not available for every action.

Cut (Ctrl+X) removes the selected item(s)

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Clear (Delete) removes the selected item(s) from your drawing. The

item is not stored on the Clipboard and its action cannot be undone.

Select All (Ctrl+A) will select every item in the active window. Group allows you to create a set of selected objects which can be

treated as one item. Select which items you wish included in the group by holding down the Shift key and click on them, then select Group. Ungroup will cause the set to be treated as invidual items again. Most times you will need to Ungroup an Object that you wish to edit.

In the Example below, each of the items (blue, red, green) began with the same size 2D object. Each specified 180 degrees, the difference is the inner object specified One (1) Radius, the middle

Revolve creates 3 Dimensional objects from a 2D item. Choose View>2D View>Front. Draw a rectangle then select Edit>Revolve, you will be presented with the Revolve dialogue box. The first input area is Degrees/Radians, in this box you will specify how far around the center axis you wish to revolve the item you have drawn.

object specified Two (2) Radius and the outer object specified three (3) Radius.

The usefulness of the

Rotate command will depend on what you are drawing. If you are drawing a lamp, candlestick or other symetrical object, you will find it invaluable.

Nudge allows you to move objects in

definable increments. The Up, Down, Left and Right selections can also be activated by the arrow keys on your keyboard. Through the Distance dialogue box, distances as small as 1 inch may be defined.

Flip makes an exact duplicate

flipped either Horizontally or Vertically. Mirror also makes an exact duplicate, but it will be a mirror image of the original. Duplicate replicates the object exactly. You can specify the placement with the Duplicate Properties dialogue box.

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NOTE:

If you happen to

draw an item,

that appears to be

“on the other

side” of the grid,

use the Nudge

option to bring it

back into the

active work area.

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The Design Menu

The commands available through the

Design Menu give you control of your drawing environment. From selecting the active grid, to defining grid properties and controling layers.

Draw on Grid options control which

grid is active. The concept behind these three options are the most important to understand completely. Each grid represents two of the three dimensions that you will be working in.

Draw on Floor Grid (X-Z Axis) is the

default grid, it is the grid which is active when you open a new window. Everything drawn on this grid will touch the ground.

Draw on Front Grid (X-Y Axis) and Draw on Side Grid (Z-Y Axis)

allow movements in the other pairs of directions.

By default, the Grid is set at twelve inches; this way you can

visualize that each square on the floorplan is 1 square foot. By defining a customized Grid, you can design to fit your specific needs.

You may choose to define a different Grid Spacing or a smaller

Snap Grid for more precise drawing. Grid Visible toggles the grid on and off.

The Grid Size option allows you to specify the size of your working area. It specifies the width and depth.

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The Layers option allows you to store different information on

different layers of your drawing. You can specify which layers are visible and which are hidden at anytime during the illustration process. Many of the functions are available through the Layer Properties dialogue box.

You are not limited to the Colors in the Preview Window. If you

Double-click on any color you will be presented with the Color Palatte. With this palatte you are able to duplicate any color scheme you wish.

You can define a color several ways:

1. By clicking anywhere in the color matrix.

2. By moving the slider along the right of the matrix.

3. By entering Hue/Sat/Lum values. The Hue is controlled by

moving the pointer horizontally in the matrix, the saturation is controlled by moving the pointer vertically, and the luminosity is controlled by the slider at the right.

4. By entering Red/Green/Blue

values.

As you experiment with these

values the color will be shown in the Color|Solid box. When you have defined the color you desire, click Add to Custom Colors to store it your document.

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The Options Menu

The commands available through the Options Menu give you a variety of selection options plus control over the smoothness of curves.

The Object Size option allows you to specify exact measurements for each object.

The Object Selection and Point Selection options alter how your edits impact your object. If you are in Object Editing mode, changes will be effective on the object as a whole. If you are working in Point Editing mode, each point of the object is able to be treated separately. These menu items correspond to the icons at the bottom of your screen.

The Draw From Center and Draw From Corner options change the beginning points of objects drawn with the drawing tools. These menu items correspond to the icons at the bottom of your screen.

With Curve Smoothing you have the option to either smooth or leave unsmooth the edges of polygons, multigons, curved arcs, etc. The value used by these commands is entered in the Curve Tension dialogue box.

The Custom Options dialogue box is where you will enter the number of sides that will be drawn when you use the Multigon Tool and the Curve-Drawing Smoothness setting.

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The View Menu

The commands available through the View

Menu give you control over how your drawing is

displayed in the drawing window.

The Reset View command returns the

drawing to the default settings.

The 2D Design Tools option (Ctrl+2) selects

that listing of tools.

The 3D Design Tools option (Ctrl+3) selects that listing of tools.

Position Readouts displays measurements across the bottom of the

screen.

3D Rendering Style toggles

between Wire Frame and

Textured.

3D Camera Angle allows you

to view your drawing from a specific angle.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

table of contents

About this Guide

System Specifications

Installing Punch! Home Design Complete

Punch! Technical Support

Important System Settings

Speed Tips

Program Tips

Start with your lot size and shape

Draw the exterior walls

Draw the interior walls

Doors & Openings

Windows

Add a Second Floor

Drawing Stairs

Add a Railing

Add a Roof

Draw a Sidewalk

Put in a Flowerbed and edge it

Fence the backyard

Add Colors and Textures

Add Objects

Pointer Tool

Rotate Tool

Dimension Tool

Text Tool

Pan Tool

Zoom Tool

Viewpoint Tool

Virtual Ruler

Wall Tool

Door Tool

Window Tool

Roof Tool

Stairs Tool

Railing Tool

Flooring/Ground Covering Tool

Pathway Tool

Fill Region Tool

Edging Tool

Fence Tool

Gate Tool

Topography Tool

CAD Tool

Landscaping Tool

Objects Tool

The File Menu

The Edit Menu

The Design Menu

The Options Menu

The View Menu

The Window Menu

The Help Menu

Walk-Through Tool

Fly-Around Tool

Applying Textures & Colors

Lighting

Viewing Speed

Camera Angle

Viewpoint Direction Arrows

Punch! LiveView Size Options

RealModel Introduction

Choosing a Scale and Construction Material for Your Real Model

Optimizing Your Printer Settings for RealModel

Floor Templates

Wall Templates

Roof Templates

Texture Templates

Applying the texture to the model

3D Furniture Workshop™ Introduction

Drawing Tools Overview

Customizing Tools Overview

Drawing Grid Overview

Program Tools Overview

The File Menu

The Edit Menu