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Cad Revision Qs

The document consists of a series of revision questions related to ArchiCAD, covering topics such as file extensions, user interface layout, tools and their functions, troubleshooting scenarios, measurement systems, design options, and shortcuts. It also includes practical tasks like sketching and illustrating the use of specific tools within the software. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive guide for users to enhance their understanding and skills in ArchiCAD.

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Cad Revision Qs

The document consists of a series of revision questions related to ArchiCAD, covering topics such as file extensions, user interface layout, tools and their functions, troubleshooting scenarios, measurement systems, design options, and shortcuts. It also includes practical tasks like sketching and illustrating the use of specific tools within the software. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive guide for users to enhance their understanding and skills in ArchiCAD.

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DBCT/025/JM3

CADD- REVISION QUESTIONS


1. Write the meaning of the following extension names:
i) Pln
ii) PDF
iii) PNG
iv) JPEG
2. Sketch the layout of the ArchiCAD window (user interface) and show some features of any
four commonly used floating palletes.
3. Discuss the use of the following tools found within the ArchiCAD working space:
i) Tracker
ii) Marquee tool
iii) Morph tool
iv) Guidelines
4. Explain how to troubleshoot the following scenarios:
i) Stretch a short wall to become longer
ii) Some commonly using floating palettes are not appearing on the user interface
iii) I am restricted to drawing within grid intersections only
iv) The dimensions are not appearing any time I am drawing a wall.
5. Explain how you can change from one scale to another.
6. Describe how the following works
i) Intersect tool works when you are drawing walls.
ii) Trim tool works
7. Give two examples of units of measurements for each of the following:
i) Imperial system
ii) Metric system
8. Explain three options that you can use for you to have an arch above an entrance
9. List any four settings that need to reviewed under each of the following tools:
i) door settings.
ii) Roof setting

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10. With the aid of sketches, illustrate how to use the following tools within the ArchiCAD
working space:
i) Elevation tool
ii) Section tool
iii) Detail tool
11. Highlight design scenarios where you would consider the following tool when designing a
house.
i) Skylight
ii) Pick and inject parameters
iii) Corner window
iv) Bay and bow window
12. List six (6) common shortcuts that are used within the ArchiCAD working space. Indicate
what they mean.

13. Describe how to place a multiplane roof onto a floor plan

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