Instant Series Quick Start Guide

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Instant Series
Quick Start Guide
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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................... 1
About this Guide ............................................................ 2
System Requirements .................................................... 3
Installing the Program .................................................... 4
Get the Answers You Need ........................................ 5
Starting the Program ...................................................... 6
Getting to Know the Program .................................... 6
Choose Your Tutorial ................................................... 8
TFP Instant Architect
Quick Start Tutorial
9
Building a House ...........................................................10
Zooming In .....................................................................14
Hiding the Roof .............................................................14
Adding Walls ..................................................................15
Inserting a Fireplace .....................................................19
Saving the Project .........................................................19
Inserting Doors .............................................................20
Inserting Windows .......................................................21
Inserting Openings ........................................................22
Inserting a Ceiling .........................................................23
Viewing in 3D ................................................................24
Navigating in 3D ............................................................24
Switching Back to 2D Plan View ...............................25
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TFP Instant Kitchen & Bath
27
Drawing Walls ...............................................................28
Zooming In .....................................................................30
Inserting a Door ............................................................31
Inserting a Window ......................................................32
Inserting an Opening ....................................................33
Inserting a Ceiling .........................................................34
Building a Kitchen .........................................................35
Deleting Cabinets ..........................................................39
Viewing in 3D .................................................................40
Using the Materials Paintbrush ..................................42
Navigating in 3D ............................................................42
Switching Back to 2D Plan View ................................43
TFP Instant Deck & Patio
45
Building a Deck ..............................................................46
Viewing in 3D .................................................................49
Editing the Height of a Deck ......................................50
Editing Deck Properties ..............................................51
Zooming In .....................................................................52
Switching Back to 2D Plan View ................................53
Removing Railings and Skirting ..................................53
Displaying a 3D Overview ..........................................54
Adding Stairs to a Deck ...............................................55
Creating a Flower Bed .................................................56
Inserting Plants ...............................................................58
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Navigating in 3D ............................................................59
Contents | v
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a
TurboFLOORPLAN Instant Series product.
Perfect for do-it-yourselfers and hobbyists,
the Instant Series provides you with a fun,
easy, wizard-driven design environment.
Here are just some of the things you can use
Instant Series products for:
• Home Design
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Decks
• Patios
• Landscaping
• 3D Viewing & Navigation
• 3D Real View™ Rendering
• Text & Dimensions
• Project Estimate
Everything is “point-and-click” in Instant
Series, making it very easy to learn and use.
You can complete most tasks with a few
clicks of the mouse. With its advanced design
technology, the Instant Series delivers fast,
accurate, professional-looking drawings.
Introduction | 1
About this Guide
CONTENTS
This guide is designed to get you up and
running as quickly as possible. After you
have installed and activated the program,
you can start with a brief tour of the interface.
Next, a step-by-step tutorial shows you how
to create a design, view in 3D, and more. For
more information on each of the tools used,
see the Program Help on the Help menu.
The guide provides information and tutorials
for the following Instant Series products:
• TurboFLOORPLAN Instant Architect
• TurboFLOORPLAN Instant Kitchen &
Bath
• TurboFLOORPLAN Instant Deck & Patio
TUTORIAL AIDS
To clarify point and element selections, the
tutorial includes diagrams and screen
captures throughout. In diagrams containing
multiple selection points, the points have
been enhanced to aid in selection. For
example,
Indicates the first point to be
P1
selected.
Indicates the second point to be
x
P2
selected.
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System Requirements
In order to run your Instant Series product,
your system should include the following:
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 (SP4),
Windows® XP (SP2), Windows® Vista
• 500Mhz or higher processor*
• 512MB RAM (1 GB recommended)*
• 750MB minimum free hard drive space
• 4X CD-ROM drive or faster
• Video Card with OpenGL driver and a
minimum of 32MB RAM (64MB
recommended)
• Color monitor with 1024x768 resolution
or higher
• Windows-compatible mouse
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or
higher to access online features
(optional).
Note: If you are installing on Windows XP,
your user account should be set to Computer
Administrator (not Limited) to install the
program.
*Additional system and video memory will
improve speed.
**System Configuration: May require minor
adjustments to the configuration of your
operating system and /or updates to the
hardware component drivers.
***User is responsible for all Internet access
fees and phone charges.
System Requirements | 3
Installing the Program
To install the program, you need to run Setup
from the launch screen. Make sure you exit
all other programs, applications and
screensavers before installing.
To install the program:
1
Begin at the Windows® desktop.
2
Insert the installation CD into your
CD-ROM drive. The TurboFLOORPLAN
Instant Series launch screen appears
automatically. If it doesn’t appear
automatically, see the instructions after
step 4.
3
On the launch screen, click Install. The
InstallShield Wizard screen appears and
loads the setup.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
To run the launch screen if it does not begin
automatically:
1
Make sure the installation CD is in your
CD-ROM drive.
2
At the Windows® desktop, click the Start
button, then select Run.
3
Type D:\setup.exe in the Open edit box.
The letter D represents your CD-ROM
drive. If you are installing from a different
drive, substitute the correct letter for the
letter D.
Get the Answers You Need
SEARCHABLE HELP
Select Program Help from the program’s Help
menu to learn about any of the program’s
features.
FREE INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE
FREE installation assistance is available by
calling 1-800-833-8082.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Free Support on Demand is available online at
http://www.turbofloorplan.com/support.
It includes FAQ‘s, Product Updates and a
searchable Knowledge Base.
EMAIL SUPPORT ON DEMAND
$4.95 per incident and requires completion of
the form at http://www.turbofloorplan.com/
support/support_email.html.
An incident is defined as one question and one
solution, regardless of how long it may take to
resolve the issue. All major credit cards
accepted.
PHONE SUPPORT ON DEMAND
$9.95 per incident at (505) 248-9999. An incident
is defined as one question and one solution,
regardless of how long it may take to resolve
the issue. All major credit cards accepted.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SALES
For all non-technical, pre-sales and upgrade
information visit us online at
http://www.turbofloorplan.com or contact a
sales associate at 1+800 833-8082.
Get the Answers You Need | 5
Starting the Program
Once you have installed and activated the
program, you can start using it.
1
On your Windows desktop, click Start.
2
Select All Programs > IMSIDesign >
TurboFLOORPLAN Instant (product). Or,
click on the program’s shortcut on your
desktop.
Getting to Know the Program
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with
the Instant Series interface. If you are using
Instant Architect or Instant Deck & Patio, you
may also see a Wizard screen displayed.
These are covered later on in the tutorial.
Tabbed Toolbars
Catalog Panel
Drawing Area
Zoom & Navigate
Toolbar
View Control
Toolbar
Status Bar
Drawing Aids
TOOLBAR TABS
Tabs are located just beneath the menu bar,
and vary depending on the product you are
using. These are toolbars displayed in tabbed
format. They provide you with instant access
to the tools you need, when you need them.
DRAWING AREA
You design, edit and view your model in the
drawing area.
VIEW CONTROL TOOLBAR
The building location drop box on this
toolbar displays the current building
location, which is important when inserting
building elements in your drawing. The
toolbar also lets you quickly switch between
2D view and 3D view.
ZOOM AND NAVIGATE TOOLBAR
Zoom tools on the Zoom and Navigate
toolbar include Zoom In, Zoom Out, Zoom
Realtime, Zoom Window, and Pan. The
navigation features on the toolbar (Walk
Around, Fly Around, Look Around, Slide)
are only active when you are in a 3D view.
CATALOG PANEL
The catalog panel displays a selection of
elements for you to insert into your drawing.
STATUS BAR
The Status bar displays helpful prompts
while you are working on your design
project. For example, if you are drawing a
wall, it may display “Pick first insertion
point”. The Status bar also includes a
selection of drawing aid buttons such as
ORTHO and OBJSNAP (Object Snap).
Getting to Know the Program | 7
Choose Your Tutorial
Please choose the tutorial designed for your
specific TFP Instant product:
TFP Instant Architect...page 9
TFP Instant Kitchen & Bath...page 27
TFP Instant Deck & Patio...page 45
TFP Instant Architect
This quick, simple tutorial is a step-by-step
guide through the basics of designing and
viewing in TFP Instant Architect.
Topics you will cover:
• House Builder Wizard
• Doors, Windows and Openings
• Interior Design
• Zooming
• 3D Viewing
• 3D Navigation
Here is a 2D look at the design you will be
creating:
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Building a House
One of the quickest and easiest ways to build
a house in Instant Architect is to use the handy
House Builder Wizard. In a few clicks you’ll
have a basic structure containing exterior
walls, a floor and a roof. You can then edit the
design and add more to it.
Let’s get started!
1
If the House Builder Wizard is not
running, select Tools > House Builder.
(Otherwise, go to step 3.) The following
dialog appears:
2
Click Yes to proceed. (Since our project
has nothing in it yet, we don’t have to
worry about anything being erased.)
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3
Click Next.
4
Make sure that the Number of Floors is set
to 1, and that the Concrete Slab option is
selected in the Foundation Type area.
5
Click Next.
6
Since we’re just creating a very simple
home, make sure the basic rectangular
shape (with no garage) is selected.
Building a House | 11
7
Click Next.
8
In the Length edit box, type 50’. In the
Width edit box, type 25’. These are the
overall dimensions of our model.
9
Click Next.
10 From the Building Configuration drop box,
select Traditional. We will keep the
Traditional material settings, but if you
wanted to you could select different
materials for each of the building’s
elements.
11 Click Next.
12 Click Finish. The model is created
instantly in the center of your drawing
area.
13 Click Close on the Next Steps screen.
Building a House | 13
Note
Tip
You do not have to use the House Builder
Wizard to build a house. If you prefer you can
build one from scratch using Insert tools such
as Walls and Roofs.
If you make a mistake or change your mind
about something, select Edit > Undo, or press
CTRL + Z. You can undo until the last time
you saved. To cancel out of a task or dialog,
just press the ESC key on your keyboard.
Zooming In
Let’s zoom in on our model to make
designing easier.
1
Select View > Zoom and Navigate > Zoom
In, or click the Zoom In button on the
Zoom and Navigate toolbar.
Zoom In
2
Tip
Zoom in a few more times to maximize
the view.
You can use the Zoom Realtime tool to zoom
in and out quickly by just clicking and
dragging your mouse.
Hiding the Roof
You can use the View Filter to hide just about
anything in your design. Since we’re going to
be drawing interior walls, let’s hide the roof
to make things easier.
1
Select View > View Filter, or click the
View Filter button on the View
Control toolbar.
2
In the View Filter dialog, click the eye icon
next to the Roofs item. This closes the eye
icon.
Click the eye
3
Click OK.
Adding Walls
Now let’s add some interior walls to our
design. We’re going to draw three of them.
1
Select Insert > Walls, or click the
Walls button on the Building
toolbar.
Adding Walls | 15
2
In the catalog on the right side of the
screen, select the Interior Walls category,
then the 4” Wood Wall.
Wall C
Wall B
Wall A
The following figure shows the walls that
we will be inserting. Note that the roof
has been hidden to make things more
clear.
3
Wall A is a vertical wall positioned 12’
from the left exterior wall. Referring to the
figure below, hover your cursor over the
bottom exterior framed wall. When the
left on-screen dimension reads
approximately 12’, click inside the bottom
wall to specify the start point of the first
interior wall (P1 in the figure).
X
P2
P1
4
Move your mouse toward the top exterior
wall, then click inside that wall to specify
the wall’s endpoint (P2 in the figure). Wall
A is inserted.
5
To insert Wall B, we’re going to enter a
precise offset. Right-click in the drawing
area and select Enter insertion offset.
6
Enter 15’, then press ENTER or click OK.
Adding Walls | 17
7
Position your cursor in the bottom
exterior wall, to the right of Wall A. The
dimension automatically locks itself at
15’.
8
Click to select the wall’s start point, then
click in the top exterior wall to select the
end point.
X
Wall A
P2
P1
9
To insert Wall C, right-click and select
Enter insertion offset again, then specify
an offset of 10’.
10 Position your pointer in the lower half of
the left exterior wall. When you see the 10’
dimension, click to select the start point.
Then, click inside Wall B to specify the end
point.
P1
P2
Wall B
X
11 Right-click and select Finish. Your walls
are complete.
Inserting a Fireplace
You can insert many elements with a single
mouse click. Furnishings, cabinets and
plumbing fixtures automatically attach
themselves to walls and other elements if you
bring your pointer close to them.
Let’s insert a fireplace in our drawing.
1
Select Insert > Interiors > HVAC
Elements, or select the Interiors
toolbar tab and click the HVAC
Elements button.
2
In the catalog, select Mantel Fireplace 2
from the Heating category. The fireplace is
attached to your cursor. It will
intelligently align itself inside the wall.
3
Referring to the following figure, position
the fireplace at the center of the right
exterior wall, then click to insert it.
4
Right-click and select Finish.
Saving the Project
It’s a good idea to save your project
frequently while working on it.
1
Select File > Save.
2
In the File name edit box, type Quick Start
Tutorial.
3
Click Save.
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Inserting Doors
Let’s insert a few doors in the model.
A
A
B
1
Select Insert > Doors, or click the
Doors button on the Building
toolbar.
2
In the catalog, select the 30" Hinged Door
in the Hinged category. The door is
attached to your cursor.
3
Referring to the figure, position the first
Door A in the wall where it is to be
inserted. When the door is approximately
3” from the horizontal interior wall, click
to insert the door. Don’t worry if the door
is swinging the wrong way. We’ll flip it
later.
4
Right-click and select Enter insertion
Offset. Enter 3 in the dialog, then press
ENTER or click OK. Insert the other Door
A as shown in the figure. It will snap
nicely into place 3” from the horizontal
wall.
5
In the catalog, select the Entry category,
then select the 32” Solid Wood Door w/
Sidelite. This is Door B in the figure.
6
Insert the door in the approximate center
of the wall that is between the two vertical
interior walls. While you are positioning
the door, you may need to pull upward
slightly to get the door to swing to the
inside of the model.
7
FLIPPING DOOR SWINGS
The Flip Swing command lets you instantly
flip a door’s hinge side. Let’s do this now.
1
Click on a door whose swing needs to be
flipped (refer to the previous figure).
2
Right-click in the drawing area and select
Flip Swing. The swing is flipped. If you
need to flip another door’s swing (so the
door matches the figure), go ahead and do
so now.
3
Save the drawing.
Inserting Windows
We’re going to insert six windows in our
model.
1
Select Insert > Windows, or click the
Windows button on the Building
toolbar.
2
In the catalog, select the Double Casement
category, then select the
4’-9” x 4’ Double Casement Window.
W
W
W
W
W
W
Inserting Windows | 21
3
Insert a window on either side of the
fireplace, centering each window as best
as possible between the fireplace and the
end of the wall.
4
Before inserting the remaining four
windows, right-click and select Center on
Wall. (Note that this option is also
available for doors and openings.)
5
Insert the remaining four windows. The
Center on Wall option automatically
centers each window in the receiving
wall.
6
7
Save the drawing.
Inserting Openings
An opening is simply a cutout in a wall, or a
pass-through. You insert openings in the
same way that you insert doors and
windows.
Let’s insert a couple of openings in the
model. We’ll use the handy Center on wall
option to center the openings on the wall.
1
Select Insert > Openings, or click the
Openings button on the Building
toolbar.
2
In the catalog, select the Arched
(Doorways) category, then select the
6’ Arched top Doorway.
3
Move your cursor into the drawing area,
then right-click and select Center on wall.
4
Insert the two openings marked with an
‘X’ in the figure below. Each will be
automatically centered on the wall.
X
X
5
Inserting a Ceiling
We’re going to quickly insert a ceiling
throughout the model.
1
Select Insert > Ceilings > Ceiling by
Perimeter, or click the Ceilings
button on the Building toolbar and
select Ceiling by Perimeter.
2
In the catalog, select Stucco Ceiling 3 from
the Standard category.
3
Click anywhere inside the model. A
ceiling is inserted. Let’s turn the roof back
on now.
4
Select View > View Filter, or click the
View Filter button on the View
Control toolbar.
5
In the View Filter dialog, click the eye icon
next to the Roofs item.
6
Click OK.
7
Save the project. Our model is now
complete!
Inserting a Ceiling | 23
Viewing in 3D
The 3D Camera View tool displays a 3D
perspective view of your model which you
can adjust by controlling the view’s camera.
1
Select View > 3D Camera View > 3D
Perspective, or click the 3D Camera
View button on the View Control
toolbar and select 3D Perspective.
In a 3D Perspective view, the scale of an
element decreases according to its
distance from the viewer, creating a more
realistic view.
Navigating in 3D
Not only can you view in 3D, but you can
also move around in 3D using a variety of
realtime navigation tools. Let’s try a couple
of them now.
1
Make sure you are still in the 3D
Perspective camera view.
2
Select View > Zoom and Navigate >
Walk Around, or click the Walk
Around button on the Zoom and
Navigate toolbar.
3
Click and drag to walk around.
4
Fly Around, or click the Fly Around
button on the Zoom and Navigate
toolbar.
5
Click and drag to rotate the model in
various directions.
6
Reset Camera, or click the Reset
Camera button on the Zoom and
Navigate toolbar. This resets the camera
back to its original position.
Switching Back to 2D Plan View
When you are in a 3D view, you can switch
back to 2D plan view at any time using the 2D
Plan View tool. Let’s do this now using one of
three available methods.
• Click the 2D Plan View button on
the View Control toolbar. Or,
• Select View > 2D Plan View. Or,
• Right-click in the drawing area and
select 2D Plan View.
Congratulations!
You have successfully completed the TFP
Instant Architect tutorial. By completing the
tutorial you have learned the basics of:
• Model building
• Zooming in
• 3D viewing
• 3D navigation
With your new basic skill set you can start
creating your own designs in Instant
Architect. Have fun!
Switching Back to 2D Plan View | 25
TFP Instant Kitchen & Bath
viewing in TFP Instant Kitchen & Bath.
• Walls
• Doors, Windows and Openings
• Kitchen Builder Wizard
• Editing
• Zooming
• 3D Viewing & Navigation
We’re going to create the following kitchen
design:
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Drawing Walls
A kitchen or bath design begins with walls.
You can draw the walls of the room you are
designing, or draw your entire house. It’s up
to you. To keep things simple, we’re just
going to draw a single room that represents a
16’ x 14’ kitchen.
1
Select Insert > Walls, or click the
Walls button on the Building
toolbar.
2
In the catalog on the right side of the
screen, select the Interior Walls category,
and then the 4” Wood Wall.
3
Move your pointer into the drawing area,
then select a point near the center of the
drawing area.
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4
Without dragging, move your pointer to
the right, and watch the on-screen
dimensions as the wall stretches. When
the dimension reads approximately 16’,
click to select the wall’s endpoint. Don’t
worry about getting an exact dimension.
5
Start moving your pointer upward. When
the dimension reads approximately 14’,
click to select the end point of the second
wall.
6
Move your pointer to the left. When the
dimension reads approximately 16’, click
to select the wall’s end point.
7
Position your pointer over the original
start point, and watch as your pointer
snaps to this point.
Drawing Walls | 29
Click the original start point to close the
wall layout.
8
9
Select File > Save.
10 In the Save As dialog, type Quick Start
Tutorial in the File name edit box, then click
Save.
Zooming In
Let’s zoom in on the room to make designing
easier.
1
Select View > Zoom and Navigate > Zoom
Window, or click the Zoom Window
toolbar.
Zoom Window
2
Click and drag a selection window
around the room, then release your
mouse button.
1
2
Inserting a Door
You can insert a variety of doors with pointand-click simplicity. Because doors are
intelligent elements, they fit themselves into
walls and become part of them
automatically. However, you can edit doors
separately from the walls that contain them.
The following figure illustrates the doors we
will be inserting:
1
Select Insert > Doors, or click the
Doors button on the Building
toolbar.
2
In the catalog, select the 30" Hinged Door
in the Hinged category. The door is
3
then right-click and select Enter insertion
Offset.
4
Enter 3 in the dialog, then press ENTER or
click OK.
Inserting a Door | 31
5
Position the door as shown in the figure
below. Notice how it snaps nicely into
place 3” from the end of the wall.
6
Click to insert the door.
7
Inserting a Window
Let’s insert a sliding window in the kitchen.
1
Select Insert > Windows, or click the
Windows button on the Building
toolbar.
2
In the catalog, scroll down and select the
Sliding category, then select the
3’-11” x 2’-11” Sliding Window.
3
then right-click and select Center on Wall.
(Note that this option is also available for
doors and openings.)
4
Position the window in the rear wall. The
Center on Wall option automatically
centers the window in the wall.
5
Click to insert the window.
6
7
Save the drawing.
Inserting an Opening
An opening is simply a cutout in a wall, or a
pass-through. You insert openings in the
same way that you insert doors and
windows.
Let’s insert an opening in the right wall.
1
Select Insert > Openings, or click the
Openings button on the Building
toolbar.
2
In the catalog, select the Arched
(Doorways) category, then select the
6’ Arched top Doorway.
3
Move your cursor into the drawing area,
then right-click and select Center on wall.
Inserting an Opening | 33
4
Insert the opening in the center of the
right wall.
5
Inserting a Ceiling
We’re going to quickly insert a ceiling in the
kitchen.
1
Select Insert > Ceilings > Ceiling by
Perimeter, or click the Ceilings
button on the Building toolbar and
select Ceiling by Perimeter.
2
In the catalog, select Stucco Ceiling 3 from
the Standard category.
3
Click anywhere inside the kitchen. A
ceiling is inserted.
4
Save the project.
Building a Kitchen
The handy Kitchen Builder Wizard builds a
complete kitchen system for you that
includes cabinets and appliances. All you
have to do is make some design choices, and
click in your drawing. It’s that easy!
1
Select Tools > Kitchen Builder.
2
Click Next on the welcome screen.
3
Make sure the L-Shape is selected, then
click Next.
Building a Kitchen | 35
4
Select the layout in the bottom left corner,
then click Next.
5
Select whatever cabinet style you like,
then click Next.
6
Make sure the first rotation option is
selected, then click Next.
7
Click Finish. The kitchen layout is
8
Referring to the following diagram,
position the layout in the rear left corner
of the kitchen, then click once to anchor it
there.
Dimensions are displayed that indicate
the length and width of the layout.
Building a Kitchen | 37
9
Move your cursor to the right to stretch
the rear section of the layout until the
dimension reads approximately 12’.
10 Click to finish. The following dialog
appears:
11 If you are satisfied with the kitchen’s
placement, click Yes. If not, click No, then
try inserting it again.
Note
You do not have to use the Kitchen Builder
Wizard to build a kitchen. If you prefer you
can insert individual cabinets, appliances,
fixtures, etc. using the tools on the Insert
menu. Everything is point-and-click, so it’s
very easy!
Deleting Cabinets
The dashed line through the kitchen layout
indicates the location of upper cabinets. We
need to remove the upper cabinets that are
above the sink area since there is a window
there.
1
Click on one of the upper cabinets above
the sink area. It highlights green.
2
Hold down your Shift key, then select the
remaining five cabinets above the sink
area. Now all six cabinets are selected.
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3
Press Delete on your keyboard, or rightclick and select Delete.
Viewing in 3D
Now let’s take a look at our kitchen in 3D.
The 3D Camera View tool displays a 3D
The existing 3D Camera Views (3D
Perspective and 3D Overview) display
exterior views, which don’t suit our
purposes. Let’s create a new 3D camera view
specifically for the kitchen.
1
Select View > 3D Camera View >
Place New Camera, or click the 3D
Camera View button on the View
Control toolbar and select Place New
Camera. A camera is attached to your
cursor.
2
Referring to the figure below, click in the
lower right corner of the kitchen to insert
the camera, then click a point in the
opposite diagonal corner to define the
target.
Target
Camera
The 3D view is created instantly. Also, you’ll
notice that a camera called ‘Camera 1’ has
been added to your 3D Camera View menu
and toolbar.
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Using the Materials Paintbrush
Using the Materials Paintbrush you can
apply different textures and colors to just
about any element in your design. All it takes
is a simple mouse click. Let’s replace the
hardwood flooring with ceramic tiles.
1
Select Edit > Materials Paintbrush, or
click the Materials Paintbrush
button on any tabbed toolbar.
2
In the Materials catalog on the right side of
the screen, select the Tile - Generic
category.
3
Select a tile that you like.
4
Click on the floor in your 3D view.
5
Right-click and select Finish. We now
have a ceramic tile floor!
Navigating in 3D
of them now.
1
Make sure you are still in the 3D
Perspective camera view.
2
Navigate toolbar.
3
4
toolbar.
5
various directions.
6
Congratulations!
Instant Kitchen & Bath tutorial, which has
taught you the basics of:
• Drawing walls
• Building a kitchen
• Editing elements
• Materials Paintbrush
• 3D viewing and navigation
creating your own designs in Instant Kitchen
& Bath. Have fun!
TFP Instant Deck & Patio
viewing in TFP Instant Deck & Patio.
• Deck Builder Wizard
• Garden Beds
• Plants
• Zooming
• 3D Viewing
• 3D Navigation
Here is a look at the finished design in 3D:
| 45
Building a Deck
When you start Instant Deck & Patio, the Deck
Builder Wizard launches automatically. This
is a great way to get started and build a deck
quickly.
1
If the Deck Builder Wizard is not
currently running, select Tools > Deck
Builder.
2
On the Welcome screen, click Next.
3
Select the Raised Level Construction
category, and then the 2” x 6” Pressure
Treated deck.
46 | TurboFLOORPLAN Instant Deck & Patio
4
Click Next.
5
With the square shape selected in the
Shape area, change the “a” value to 16’,
and the “b” value to 12’. This will create
an 16’ x 12’ rectangular deck.
6
Click Next.
Building a Deck | 47
7
Accept the default deck rotation and
decking direction by clicking Next.
8
Click Finish. The deck is attached to your
cursor.
9
Position the deck in the center of your
drawing area, then click to insert it.
10 Select File > Save.
11 In the Save As dialog, type Quick Start
Tutorial in the File name edit box, then click
Save.
Note
You do not have to use the Deck Builder
Wizard to build a deck. If you prefer you can
use the Decks tool on the Insert > Landscape
menu to draw a custom deck. Just point and
click to define the shape and size you want.
Viewing in 3D
Now let’s take a look at our design in 3D. The
3D Camera View tool displays a 3D
1
Tip
Notice that the deck height seems low. That is
because decks insert at the floor level defined
for the current building location. By default,
the current location is the Ground Floor
location, whose floor level is 1’.
To make your deck insert at a specific height,
we recommend that you first create a
building location specifically for your deck
(Settings > Building Locations) and define the
floor level that you want. Then make that
location current in the building locations
drop box (on the View Control toolbar).
Current Location
Viewing in 3D | 49
Editing the Height of a Deck
Let’s raise the deck up a few feet.
1
While still in 3D view, click on the deck to
select it. The deck outline becomes
highlighted.
2
Right-click and select Properties.
3
Highlight the value in the Height above
current location edit box, then type 4’ to
replace that value.
4
Click OK. The deck is now higher.
Editing Deck Properties
The deck’s footings are not deep enough.
Let’s lower them down. Also, let’s add some
lattice below the deck floor.
1
Click on the deck to select it if it is not
selected.
2
Right-click and select Properties.
3
In the Decks dialog, change the Depth
below ground level to 4’-6”.
4
Now select the Accessories tab in the
dialog.
5
Click the Select button in the Skirting area.
Click
Here
6
In the Catalog Access dialog, select Brown
Lattice, then click OK to return to the
Decks dialog.
Editing Deck Properties | 51
7
Click OK. The deck is updated.
Zooming In
Let’s zoom in on the deck so that we can see
it better.
1
While still in 3D view, select View > Zoom
and Navigate > Zoom Realtime, or click the
Zoom Realtime button on the Zoom and
Navigate toolbar.
Zoom Realtime
2
Move your cursor into the drawing area.
Notice that your cursor is now a
magnifying glass.
3
Click and drag upward to magnify the
view. When the view is a good size,
release your mouse button.
Removing Railings and Skirting
Let’s assume that this deck will be built
against the wall of a house. To accommodate
that situation, we need to remove the railing
and skirting from one edge of the deck.
1
Click on the deck to select it.
2
Click on the red circle on the rear deck
edge.
Click on this circle
3
In the Deck Edge Properties dialog,
disable the Railing and Skirting check
boxes.
4
Click OK.
5
Save the drawing.
Displaying a 3D Overview
Let’s see what our deck looks like from
above.
1
Overview, or click the 3D Camera
toolbar and select 3D Overview.
2
Use the Zoom Realtime tool to zoom in a
bit.
Adding Stairs to a Deck
To provide access to the back yard from the
deck, let’s add a staircase to it.
1
Return to 2D Plan View.
2
Select Insert > Landscape > Decks >
Deck Stairs, or select the Landscape
toolbar tab, click the Decks button,
and select Deck Stairs.
3
In the catalog, select the 4’ Pressure
Treated Deck Stair.
4
Move your pointer into the drawing, then
bring it close to the left deck edge. The
staircase is displayed when you hover
near a deck edge.
5
Referring to the following figure, click to
insert the staircase at the base of the
deck’s left edge.
6
Adding Stairs to a Deck | 55
7
Creating a Flower Bed
Next let’s spruce up the design by creating a
flower bed in front of the deck.
1
Return to 2D Plan View, and zoom in if
necessary.
2
Select Insert > Landscape > Fills, or
click the Fills button on the
Landscape toolbar.
3
In the catalog, make sure the Soil fill is
selected.
4
Select a point near the front left corner of
the deck (P1 in the figure).
P1
P2
P4
P3
5
Select a point near the front right corner of
the deck (P2).
6
Move your pointer downward. When the
onscreen dimension reads approximately
5’, click to select that point (P3).
7
Move to the left, then click when you’ve
formed a rectangle (P4).
8
Tip
You can resize or reshape a fill by selecting
the fill, then clicking and dragging its grip
points.
Tip
You can use the Fills tool to create a pond.
Just select the Water fill in the catalog when
inserting the fill.
Creating a Flower Bed | 57
Inserting Plants
Now let’s fill the bed with some beautiful
flowers.
1
Select Insert > Landscape > Plants,
or click the Plants button on the
Landscape toolbar.
2
In the catalog, select the Flowers category,
and then the Peony ‘Bessie’.
3
Click to insert three peony plants in the
flower bed.
4
In the catalog, select the Bachelor’sButton.
5
Insert a plant between the peonies.
6
In the catalog, select the African
Marigold.
7
Insert some marigolds along the front of
the flower bed.
8
Navigating in 3D
of them now.
1
2
Navigate toolbar.
3
4
toolbar.
5
various directions.
6
Navigating in 3D | 59
Congratulations!
Instant Deck & Patio tutorial, which has
taught you the basics of:
• Deck building
• Customizing your deck
• Landscaping
• Zooming
• 3D viewing and navigation
creating your own designs in Instant Deck &
Patio. Have fun!

Instant Series Quick Start Guide

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