Design Visualization Final

Wall Tool

Tool used to draw exterior walls

moving tool bars, changing themes

The user interface can be customized by ______________ and ___________

Default settings

Menu opened to adjust wall heights

So the user interface suits the way you want to work

Why should you set preferences before starting a project

title blocks, borders

The layout template tool allows you to set __________, __________, and scaling for printed sheets

Navigation Bar

Layout template tool that allows you to switch between plan view, 3D camera view, and layout view

6 inches

Typical default thickness for an exterior wall

Set project defaults

Step that should be done before drawing the first wall

current project

Default settings only affect the ______________, not future ones

To create a base for the floor plan

Why should you draw exterior walls before interior walls

Plumbing wall

Used to hide plumbing lines

can

You _____ change a wall type after it has been drawn

Build - Floor - Build New Floor

Tool that adds a second floor

No

Does a stair landing need to be rectangular?

Total Rise

Setting that controls the number of steps in a staircase

Reasons to use a half landing

Access different levels safely, change the direction of the stairs, and allow users to rest

36 inches

The minimum width for most residential stairs according to code

the floor below

When you add a second floor, Chief can automatically copy walls from _______________

Doorway

Tool used to create an opening in an interior wall without placing a door

Object Specification

Dialog box used to change the size of a door/window

wall opening

When placing a door, Chief automatically creates the ___________ for it

A wall

Must be drawn before placing a door or window

The side of the wall you click on

What determines which way the door swings

Opening doorway

Tool used to place an opening between two rooms with no physical door

side grips

You can change a windows width by dragging its ___________ in plan view

Sill height

Setting that changes how far off the floor a window sits

reflected, copied

Doors and windows can be ________ or _________ just like cabinets and furniture

Door specification dialog

Allows you to change both a doors width and swing direction

Door style options in the specification dialog

What feature allows you to change a door from solid to glass?

False

T/F Chief automatically generates a foundation when you start a new plan

Build New Floor - Derive From Below

What option automatically copies the exterior walls from the floor below

Foundation defaults

Dialog box that allows you to adjust footing depth, wall thickness, and stem wall height for foundation

Window trim dimensions

Not typically part of the default foundation settings

Visibility, colors, and line style of layers

What does the “active display options” dialog control?

False

T/F Changing the visibility of a layer in one view automatically affects all other saved plan views

Create exterior walls and overall structure

What step usually occurs first in a professional workflow?

Prevents file corruption and ensures data links are maintained

Why does Chief recommend developing plan views in a specific sequence?

Build - Electrical

Tool used to place electrical items like outlets, lights, switches, etc.

Plan view automatically snaps and sets height

Why should you place outlets in plan view instead of 3D?

symbol

Electrical objects automatically generate a _______ that appears in plan view based on standard drafting conventions

Electrical Connection

Tool that allows you to visually connect a switch and light fixture

Electrical Defaults

Where you can change defaults for all future electrical objects

Yes

Do switch lines automatically update if you move the fixture?

Select all outlets - open object - set new height

How to quickly change the height of multiple outlets at once

Recessed can light

Electrical object commonly placed on the ceiling

When to use GFCI outlets

In places that come into contact with water to prevent electrocution

Full camera

The camera tool that creates an interior 3D view at standing height

Perspective full overview

Camera view that shows the entire structure from outside with natural perspective

perspective distortion

The Orthographic full overview removes ________________ and displays the model in a straight-on view

Standard Rendering

Rendering technique in X17 that is the fastest for quick modeling and navigation

Lighting, reflections and materials

Physically based rendering improves the realism by enhancing __________________________

True

T/F Physically based rendering updates in real time as you move the camera or adjust lighting

Technical illustration

Rendering mode in X17 that displays the model as clean, black & white linework

elevations

A cross section/elevation view is used to show accurate ___________ in a vertical direction

Cross section/elevation

View most appropriate for dimensioning cabinet heights, wall finishes, framing, and vertical details

3 reasons to use physically based renderings

Create detailed and accurate views, to incorporate proper lighting and to create a realistic image

Main purpose of dimension tools

To measure and communicate accurate dimensions

Automatic dimensions

Type of dimension that automatically snaps to wall surfaces, opening edges, and structural components

Edit handle

Must be selected to move/adjust a single extension

Sets the global style for new text objects

In the text style dialog, what does changing the default text style do?

Use images and multi-line formatting

Rich text allows you to:

new snap point

Manual dimensions can be edited by dragging the extension line to a _____________

False

T/F Auto Interior Dimensions cannot be updated after walls move

font, arrows, justification

Text styles can control _____, size, _______, line spacing, and ___________

Yes

Can notes and rich text be placed on different layers?

Maintain organization and increase efficiency

Why is it important to maintain consistent layer naming?

Kitchen and Bath Layouts

Auto NKBA dimensions are primarily designed for _______________