Chapter 1: Massing
Studies
Overview of Massing Studies
Placing Basic Mass Elements
Creating Conceptual Massing
Setting Work Planes
Creating Mass Forms
Dynamic Editing for Conceptual Massing
From Massing to Building
Chapter 2: Space Planning
& Area Analysis
Space Planning
Area Analysis
Creating Color Schemes
Chapter 3: Visualization
Perspectives
Creating Walkthroughs
Solar Studies
Chapter 4: Rendering
Basic Rendering
Working with Lighting
Enhancing Renderings
Chapter
5: Creating Custom Templates
Preparing Templates
Presetting Annotation Styles
Creating Titleblocks
Creating Object Styles
Materials and Fill Patterns
Chapter 6: Custom Walls,
Roofs, & Sections
Creating Wall, Roof, and Floor Types
Adding Sweeps to Walls, Roofs, and Floors
Vertically Stacked Walls
Vertically Compound Walls
Chapter 7: Family Concepts & Techniques
Introduction
to Families
Creating the Parametric Framework
Creating Family Elements
Additional Tools for Families
Creating
Family Types
Adding Family Parameters
Visibility Display Settings
Overview of Family Creation
Chapter 8: Creating Specific
Families
Creating Custom Doors
and Windows
Creating In-Place Families
Creating Profiles
Creating
Angled Cornices and Copings
Creating Custom Railings
Families for Railings, Balusters, and Panels
Adding Custom Posts
Creating
Annotation Families
Working with Shared Parameters
Conceptual Mass Families
