ARCHICAD START UP INFORMATION

Ranch HouseGetting Started with Drawing your

Ranch House in ARCHI-CAD

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ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING ONETECHNOLOGY EDUCATION OXFORD AREA HIGH SCHOOL

LESSON 5UPDATED 4-9-13WEK

Teacher: Mr. Kromer Unit Topic: Ranch House Dates of Lesson:

Lesson Essential Question:How can I use what I learned with the Lake Cabin layout to draw my Ranch House with ArciCAD ?DAYS: 10-15 days

Activating Strategies: (Learners Mentally Active)Show the class some examples of the student’s floor plans from earlier classes.

Acceleration/Previewing: (Key Vocabulary)Room Dimensions, Wall Settings, Arc of Door Swing, Window Style, Door Type, Kitchen Work Triangle, Plumbing Fixtures, Tap Styles, Residential Equipment, Generic Axonometry, Hip Roof

Teaching Strategies: (Collaborative Pairs; Distributed Guided Practice; Distributed; Graphic Organizers) Discussion, Lecture. The overhead projector will be used to demonstrate the basic layout practice for each symbol icon.

Summarizing Strategy: (Learners Summarize & Answer Essential Question)Floor Plan answering the Essential Question.Assignment and/or Assessment:Ranch House #1 Floor Plan-Exterior and Interior Walls, Dimensions 100pts./ _____Ranch House #2 Adding Windows 75pts./ _____Ranch House #3 Adding Doors 75pts./ _____

Ranch House #4 3-D Views 60pts./ _____

Ranch House #5 Labeling Rooms 75pts./ _____Ranch House #6 Slab View 50pts./ _____

Ranch House #7 Bath Room(s) 100pts./ _____

Ranch House #8 3D of Bath Room(s) 50pts./ _____

Ranch House #10 Kitchen 100pts./ _____

Ranch House #11 2-3D’s of Kitchen (L+R) 60pts./ _____

Ranch House #12 Hip Roof 75pts./ _____

Ranch House #13 Gable End Roof 100pts./ _____

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Re-teaching Focus & Strategy: During the Beginning of this class remind them of what is expected as stated in Syllabus.

Differentiation:Demonstrate with, one on one instruction, at the student’s work station as needed how to make the correct floor symbols.

Resources & Materials: The Overhead Projector 1-GRADING SYLLABUS ArciCADD 5-15-12.docx Essential Question Poster :

Arch. Draw - Lesson Plan 5, E. Q..doc

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ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING ONEOxford Area High School

E?How can I apply what I

learned with the LakeCabin layout to draw my

Ranch House with ArciCADD

? ?

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ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING ONEOXFORD AREA HIGH SCHOOL

WORD WALLUpdated: 4-9-13WEK

LESSON 5

RANCH HOUSE

Room Dimensions Wall Settings

Arc of Door SwingWindow Style

Door TypeKitchen Work Triangle

Plumbing FixturesTap Styles

Residential EquipmentGeneric Axonometry

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How to Get Started with Drawing your “Ranch House”

Ranch House #1 CADD Floor Plan

1. Open up a new project. Click: “Create a New Project”

2. Make sure that the “Set up Work Environment” window is set to“Default Profile”

3. Now click on “NEW” .

4. Go to “File” click on, “Save as” and in the dialog box, type: Ranch House #1-Walls, add your initials and the current date,for the File name.

Example: Ranch House #1-Walls, WEK 12-25-12

Click .

5. Start drawing your exterior walls by clicking on tab.

6. Change the height setting of the wall height to 9’.

7. Now look for the Info Box, pick to allow you to draw Chained walls.

8. Now draw the 25’ X 50’ exterior walls starting from the “X” in the lower left of the drawing area.Use the default settings for the exterior walls.

Adding Dimensions1. After placing your exterior walls you need to dimension them. This will assure that the walls are

correctly sized.

2. First increase the given dimension number size before placing dimensions double click on the tab in the column, The window will open, look for

the cell high light the 6.75 and change this to 12.00 , hit Enter. This will make your dimensions easier to read.

3. Now, add the Exterior wall dimensions 25’ X 50”. (50’ Dim. under the front wall, and 25’ Dim. to the right side wall.)

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Laying Out Your Interior Walls1. You will now need to located your ¼” graph paper draft of your ranch house. You will work

from this information to layout your interior walls.

2. Now change the wall settings to interior and set to .

3. Begin to place all of the longer 4 1/2" interior walls. Placing the longer walls with their dimensions first will make it easier to place the shorter walls.

4. Layout a few of the smaller wall areas and dimension them inside the larger wall segments as you as you proceed.

5. Repeat this process until all of the interior walls are placed. Large walls first then the shorter walls.

6. Remember, you do not make an opening for the doors or windows, you will drop them in later.

7. Please Note: You will need to adjust the room sizes to reflect the differences from the 1/8” (6”) wall thickness we used on the graph paper. You are working now with 9” thick exterior and 4 ½” thick interior walls.

8. It is always best to have a classmate look over your CADD drawing comparing it with your ¼” graph paper drawing. They may see something you missed.

9. Next: Add your information and print your Ranch House #1-WallsAdding the below information to the lower left:

Drawn By: (Your Name)Title: Ranch House #1-WallsDate: (Today’s date)Period: (class period)Score: ____/100pts.

10.Now in the dialog box, type (If needed, or just hit save)Ranch House #1-Walls, add your initials and the current date,for the File name.Example: Ranch House #1-Walls, WEK 12-25-12

Click .

11.Print this out to be handed in. Please follow setup instructions.

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A. Click on “File” to get drop down menu and select “Page set up”B. Next select the printer and click onC. “Landscape” option. Click “OK”.D. Click again on “File” and select “Print”, select “Fit to Page” E. Now click on . You should now be printing.

F. Hand this in for your grade. Be safe, and save your work again, Hit SAVE .

Ranch House #2 Windows

If needed open up your Ranch House #1-Walls

Next: Save your drawing as: Ranch House #2 Windows

Go to “File” click on, “Save as”. Then in the dialog box, type Ranch House #2 Windows, add your initials and today’s date, for the File name.

Example: Ranch House #2 Windows, WEK 8-26-14 Click Save .

1. Now that you completed your exterior and interior walls you will add the windows to your ranch house.

2. Look at your ¼” graph paper drawing and select the same size windows you used. If they are 3’ wide find a 3’ window in ArciCADD and place it into the same relative place. In most cases you should be using the same style of window on all of the exterior walls.

3. Select the type of windows from ArciCADD’s list.You can select the style/type of window you want.There are several Styles to choose from, you should keep your choosesfor the most part from the same style. ie:It’s your decision on which type!

4. Take time to explore your window options.

5. Please have a classmate or myself check the window layout with you for correctness before printing.Make sure that all of the windows are facing the correct way.

6. Next: Update your information and print your Ranch House #2-Windows (Floor Plan)Hand in to be graded.

Adding the below information to the lower left:

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Drawn By: (Your Name)Title: Ranch House #2-WindowsDate: (Today’s date)Period: (class period)Score: ____/75pts.

Ranch House #3 Doors

If needed open up your Ranch House #2-Windows

Next: Save your drawing as: Ranch House #3 Doors

In the dialog box, type Ranch House #3 Doors, add your initialsand today’s date, for the File name.

Example: Ranch House #3 Doors, WEK 10-20-14 Click Save .

1. Now that you completed your windows, you will add the doors to your ranch house.

2. Look at your ¼” graph paper drawing and select the same size doors you used. If it is a 3’ door, find 3’ doors in ArciCADD and place it into the same relative place. In most cases you should be using the same style of doors on all of the interior walls.

3. Take time to explore your door style options.

4. Keep in mind how the door should swing into the room.

5. Please have a classmate or myself check the door layout with you for correctness before printing.

6. Next: Update your information and print your Ranch House #3-Doors(Floor Plan)

Update the below information placing it to the lower left:Drawn By: (Your Name)Title: Ranch House #3-DoorsDate: (Today’s date)Period: (class period)Score: ____/75pts.

7. Hand in to be graded. Click Save .

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Ranch House #4 3-D ViewsIf needed open up your: Ranch House #3-Doors

Next: Save your drawing as: Ranch House #4 3-D ViewsIn the dialog box, type Ranch House #4 3-D Views, add your initials and today’s date,for the File name.

Example: Ranch House #4 3-D Views, WEK 2-3-14 Click Save .

Next: You will print out two, 3D views of your Ranch House.Step:

1. With your floor plan open look in the window.

2. Look for and click on .

3. Now click on , This will help you to move your 3D floor plan so you can see the front right corner.

4. Follow the steps laid out for the “Paint” program explained for the Lake cabin.

5. Next: Add your information and print your Ranch House #4 3-D Views.

Add this information: Drawn By: (Your Name)Title: Ranch House #4 3-D ViewDate: (Current Date)Period: (Class Period)Score: ____/60pts.

NEXT:6. To complete this, print out a second 3D view looking at the back right corner of the

house.

7. Add your information and print this as well.

8. These two 3D printouts together are worth 60pts, 30 pts. each. Hand in both to be graded.

9. Hit SAVE .

Ranch House #5 TextSave your drawing as Ranch House #5 TextIn the dialog box, type Ranch House #5-Text, add your initials and today’s date,for the File name.

Example: Ranch House #5-Text, WEK 2-5-14 Click Save .

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Next: You will label all of the rooms of your Ranch House.1. Open up your floor plan file for “Ranch House #3-Doors”.

2. You will need to remove all of the interior measurements, select the tab.

3. Now move the cursor over the dimension line, it will turn a deep blue color. Right click on it and the click on , this will remove the dimension.

4. Look in the and click on the tab.5. Center the Label to each of the rooms as the example shows.

6. Change the letter font to 12. Click on the text and look for . Type in the 12.

7. Add the room name and size.

8. Add the: Drawn By: (Name)Title: Ranch House #5 TextDate:Period:Score: ____/50pts.

9. Save Ranch House #5-Text, and Print this out. Hand in to be graded.

Ranch House #6 The Slab FloorSave your drawing as: Ranch House #6-Slab, add your initials and today’s date,for the File name.

Example: Ranch House #6-Slab, WEK 1-27-13 Click Save .

Next: You will add a slab floor to your Ranch House.1. Open up your floor plan file for “Ranch House #5”.

2. Click on the 3D icon , this should give you a 3D view of your Ranch House. (RH)

3. Now click on the Orbit tool , and use this to orbit/move the RH so you can view the bottom of it.

4. Next click on the SLAB tool . Click on all four corners of the RH and you will see when you click on the fourth corner that the slab will appear.

5. You will now need to hit the “Print Screen” key to copy your 3d view.

7. Open up the Paint program in the Accessories fly out menu. Click on “Edit”, then “Paste”.

7. You will now click on the icon. Place a box around the 3D RH Slab view,right click and select “Copy”.

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8. Go to “File” then “New”, select “Edit” then “Paste”. Center the 3Dview.

9. Click on the and then at the lower left of your 3D view to create a text box for yourinformation.

Next: Add your information and print your Ranch House #6 Slab View. Print and hand in to be graded.

Add the below information: Drawn By: (Your Name)Title: Ranch House #6 Slab ViewDate: (Today’s)Period: (class period)Score: ____/50pts.

Ranch House #7 Bathroom

Open up your floor plan file for “Ranch House #6”, In the dialog box, Save as: Ranch House #7, Bathroom, add your initials and today’s date, for the File name.

Example: Ranch House #7, Bathroom, ERK 12-2-131. Click on the icon in the “Tool Box” column.

2. Next find and open up , click on the + to expand this folder.

3. Look for and click on , you will see a lot of toilets appear. Select the style you want and place it.

Next you will add a sink with or without a cabinet. 4. Click on , then , then Select the style(s)

you want and place it.

Next you will add a Tub.5. Select the folder, then “Bathtub 13”, and click .

6. Select the style you want and place it.

7. With each of these, place your cursor “+” into the bathroom left click, this should place the object.

8. You may need to “Rotate” these 90º. Follow instructions for this back in the LC instructions if needed.

Next you will add “faucets” or as they call it “Taps”1. High light , left click on the sink. It will be green in color.

2. Now right click on the sink and select from the list.

3. This will open up a large window. From this you will look for “Tap Styles” and click on it.

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4. There will be a small arrow to click on at the far right. Click on it to open up a list of styles of faucets/taps.

5. You should now explorewhat these faucets/tapslook like and select the one your prefer.

6. Do this for each of the sinks on your floor plan. Click to apply your choice.

7. Now, do the same for your tub(s).Next: Add your information and print a floor plan of your Ranch House #7, Bathroom.

Print and hand in to be graded.

Add the below information: Drawn By: (Your Name)Title: Ranch House #7, BathroomDate: (Today’s)Period: (class period)Score: ____/100pts.

Ranch House #8 3D BathroomSave your drawing as: Ranch House #8 3D Bathroom

Example: Ranch House #8, 3D Bathroom, ERK 1-27-13

Next: You will print out two, 3D views of your Bathroom(s).Step:

1. With your floor plan open look in the window.

2. Look for and click on .

3. Now click on , This will help you to move your 3D floor plan so you can see a good view of the bathroom fixtures.

4. Follow the steps laid out for the “Paint” program explained for the Lake cabin.

5. Next: Add your information and print your Ranch House #8 3D Bathroom. Hand in to be graded.Add the below information: Drawn By: (Your Name)

Title: Ranch House #8 3D BathroomDate: (Current Date)Period: (Class Period)Score: ____/60pts.

6. If you have a second bathroom, print out a second 3D view, adding your information.

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7. Hand in to be graded. Hit SAVE .

Ranch House #9 KitchenOpen up your floor plan file for “Ranch House #8”, In the dialog box, Save your drawing as: Ranch

House #9, Kitchen, add your initials and today’s date, for the File name.

Example: Ranch House #9, Kitchen, JDK 1-27-13

For this exercise you will layout your kitchen as closely as you can to your paper

Drawing.

1. Double click on the icon in the “Tool Box” column.

2. To find objects like stoves/ele. range, dishwashers, micro waves, washers and dryers, etc. Click on folder, then .

3. Click on the object you want and then click . This will return you to thefloor plan view. Move your mouse to where you want to place your object andclick the mouse. You may need to adjust this to fit correctly. Use the same method as you did to adjust the bathroom fixtures.

4. Cabinets are found by expanding and then .Here you will find upper wall and lower base cabinets.

5. Next find and open up , click on the + to expand this folder.

6. Next you will add “faucets/taps” to your sink.

Next: Add your information and print your Ranch House #9, Kitchen. Print and hand in to be graded.

Add the below information: Drawn By: (Your Name)Title: Ranch House #9, KitchenDate: (Today’s)Period: (class period)Score: ____/100pts.

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Ranch House #10 Kitchen 3DOpen up your floor plan file for “Ranch House #9”,

Next: You will print out two (2), 3D views of your Kitchen.Step:

1. With your floor plan open look in the window.

2. Look for and click on .

3. Now click on , This will help you to move your 3D floor plan so you can see a good view of the Kitchen.

4. Follow the steps laid out for the “Paint” program explained for the Lake cabin.

5. Next: Add your information and print your Ranch House #10, 3D Kitchen. Hand in to be graded.

6. Repeat this process and print out a second view of your kitchen showing another perspective.

Add this information: Drawn By: (Your Name)Title: Ranch House #10 3D KitchenDate: (Current Date)Period: (Class Period)Score: ____/60pts.

Ranch House #11 Hip Roof 1. Open up your floor plan file for Ranch House #9, Save as: Ranch House #11 Hip Roof, add

your initials and today’s date, for the File name.Example: Ranch House #11, Hip Roof, FPK 1-27-13

2. Click on the icon in the “Tool Box” column.

3. Next, click on the Icon this will allow you to mark where you are placing your roof.

4. Now click on √ the back left corner of the floor plan and then move the cursor to the back right corner and click. Move the cursor to the front right corner and click. Move the cursor to the front left corner and click, and complete this by clicking the back left corner.

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5. The “PolyRoof Settings” window will pop up, in this change the

“Eave Overhang” to 1’-6” .

6. Next: you will set the roof pitch, “Rise/Run” to 12”/6”. Click on the arrow and select: ( in 12”) and the change the # in the box

to 6”. Click OK. .

7. Look for and click on

8. Now click on , This will help you to move your 3D view so you can see a good view of the Hip Roof.

9. Follow the steps laid out for the “Paint” program explained earlier to copy the 3D view, and add your information and print your Ranch House #11 Hip Roof.Hand in to be graded.

Add this information: Drawn By: (Your Name)Title: Ranch House #11 Hip RoofDate: (Current Date)Period: (Class Period)Score: ____/75pts

Ranch House #12 Gable End Roof

1. Open up your floor plan file for “Ranch House #9”, In the dialog box, type Ranch House #12, Gable End Roof, add your initials and today’s date, for the File name.Example: Ranch House #12, Gable End Roof, WEK 1-27-13

2. Click on the icon in the “Tool Box” column.

3. Next, click on the Icon this will allow you to mark where you are placing your roof.

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4. Now you will reset the slope/pitch; “Roof Slant” of the roof, click on the icon. This will open the “Roof Default Settings” window. Then look for this, click on the

arrow to open it up. “Roof Slant Unit”. Select: “ in 12” ”

change the roof slant to 6” in 12”. Then hit, OK

5. Now click on √ the back left corner of the floor plan and then move the cursor to the back right corner and click.

6. The cursor becomes an eye shape ∢, move it towards the middle of the right side wall and click. The cursor becomes a pencil again. (You should see an blue/orange dashed line)

7. Now move parallel to the back 50’ wall and click on the middle of the left side wall and then close the rectangle at the back left corner.

8. You will basically repeat these steps now. Click on the back left corner of the floor plan and then move the cursor to the back right corner and click.

9. Now move it along the right side wall and type in the box a distance of 12’-6”

10.Now move parallel to the back wall 50’ and click on the left side wall. and then close the rectangle at the back left corner. Double click to release.

11.Next repeat this process for the front of the house. Start at the left front corner, move counter clockwise.

12.Next click on the 3D icon at the top of the screen.This will show you the roof.(A) (A)

13.Now orbit the house so we can see a side view.(B)

14.Next you will redo the END WALLS so that they touch the roof, click on then

click on the end wall to high light it. Now undericon change the height of the wall to 25’ (C). (B)

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15.Click on , the “Trim to Roof” window will open.Make sure is selected, then click on . (D) (C)

16.Now spin the view around to trim the other side wall.

17.Next: Add your information and print your Ranch House #12 Gable End Roof. Hand in to be graded. (D)

Add the below information:

Drawn By: (Your Name)Title: Ranch House #12 Gable End RoofDate: (Current Date)Period: (Class Period)Score: ____/100pts.

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