Contents of the Project Document Browser
All the documents of the project are presented in the project document browser.
Drawing-Model Pairs
The drawing-model pairs used in the architectural, structural or sketch design of the project can be found under following titles:
- Architectural Design
- The architect model MODEL.vxm
- Drawing files connected to the architect model, such as 1st floor wall layout, Roof, Foundation, etc.
- Structural Design
- The framing model FRAMING.vxm
- Drawing files connected to the framing model, for example First floor walls, First floor floor, Roof, etc.
Open a drawing-model pair by double-clicking the name of the drawing file.
Views
The model views saved as view points can be found under this title. Open a view in the model window by double-clicking the name of the view point. You can also save new view points or create new views.
Define and Save a View in the Project Document Browser
Architectural Documents
The drawing sheets, views and room cards created from the project can be found under this title. Open the document by double-clicking its file name or label. See also Opening Several Documents.
- Sections
- Elevations
- Interior Views
- Perspective Views
- Common Functions for All Views
- Sheets
Update and Open a Drawing Sheet
Add a Drawing Sheet and Title Block
- Roof Layouts
- Room Cards
- Window and Door Sheets
Structural Drawings
The drawings connected to the structural design can be found under this title. Open a drawing by double-clicking its label. See also Opening Several Documents.
- Wall, Floor, Roof and Ceiling Panels
- Trusses
- Log Walls
Option Sheets
The master set drawing sheets can be found under this title. Using the master set drawing sheets requires the Option System add-on feature.
Reports
The bills of materials can be found under this title.
Creating an XML Transfer File of Materials
Energy Calculation
The energy report and the energy zones can be found under this title.
Open an Energy Report in Excel
Schedules
The drawing schedule can be found under this title.
Connected Documents
Document created with another application and then connected to the project can be found under this title, for example xls files. Open the document by double-clicking its file name. The document is opened in the application determined by the file extension.