User manual PUNCH! SOFTWARE ULTIMATE DECK AND LANDSCAPE V3.5.1

[. . . ] User's Guide Ultimate DECK& LANDSCAPE www. punchsoftware. com TM table of contents Chapter one · Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About this User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Minimum System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ultimate Deck & Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] After placing the final Topography point, Right-Click to end the Topography drawing. 34 Chapter 3: Drawing Tools 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: To draw a straight line, place many points just a few inches apart. 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. 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. 35 Punch!Ultimate Deck & Landscape User's Guide Deck Tool When the Deck Tool is selected, previews of the available options will appear in the Preview Bar. You can Drag & Drop a Deck from the Preview Bar or draw one to meet your needs. Draw a Deck by performing a series of mouse clicks. A post will appear in the railing at the location of each click. The drop-down menu that is displayed with a Right-click to any deck side allows you to control every aspect of your deck design process. To calculate the square footage of your Deck, while the deck is selected choose Deck Square Footage. . . Keeping track of the square footage in addition to the information compiled in the Deck Estimater program will help you develop a budget. You have the option of including Handrails, Skirt Trim and Steps for each deck section by checking and unchecking these options. By selecting Custom Deck Side from the drop-down menu you can further customize Handrails, Skirt Trim and Balusters for the entire deck or NOTE: To constrain the decking to horizontal or vertical, hold the Shift key down. 36 Chapter 3: Drawing Tools each individual desk side. By selecting Custom Deck Steps from the drop-down menu you will be able to customize Width and Height of the Steps and where the Handrails are positioned. [. . . ] 49 Snap to Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Software Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Speed Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Split Plan/3D View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]