Tips And Tricks For Using Autodesk® Design Review 2009

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PUBLISH Tips and Tricks for Using Autodesk Design Review 2009 ® VIEW AND PRINT MARK UP AND IMPORT Accelerate your project workflows from start to finish Publish Publishing from AutoCAD®-based Software The ability to publish 2D and 3D DWF™ files is built into every Autodesk design application. It is also available free* of charge when using third-party applications with the Autodesk® DWF™ Writer application. For more information visit, autodesk.com/dwfwriter-download. 1. From the File menu, choose Publish. with Autodesk® Design Review software—the free*, DWFx Native Support integrated solution to review, mark up, measure and Publish automatically to DWFx format from any Autodesk design application. With Autodesk Design Review software, extended team members using the Windows Vista® operating system can collaborate on drawings without installing additional software. DWFx files are XPS compliant and can be opened, viewed, printed, and searched for in the Microsoft® XPS Viewer, which is included on all Windows Vista machines. track changes to designs and drawings. Adopting Autodesk Design Review helps give team members who do not use CAD easy access to designs. For more information visit autodesk.com/designreview. This Design Review Tips and Tricks pocket guide provides individual users and entire teams the information they need to get the most from the free* Design Review download. To learn more, visit the DWF Community at dwfcommunity.autodesk.com. 2. In the Publish dialog box, under Publish To, click DWF File, and then click Publish Options. 3. In the Publish Options dialog box, under DWF Data Options, Block Information, select Include from the drop-down menu. Note: For AutoCAD® Map 3D and AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software users: Be sure to include Map information and layers. 4. Click OK. 5. In the Publish dialog box, either continue with publishing tasks or close the dialog box. Publishing from Revit® Architecture Software or Revit® Structure Software To publish a 3D DWF 1. From the File menu, choose Publish DWF>3D DWF. 2. Select a filename and location, then click Save. PUBLISH Share it in design review. PUBLISH To publish 2D DWF Sheets 1. From the File menu, choose Publish DWF>2D DWF. This will open the Publish 2D DWF dialog box. 2. Check Combine Selected Views and Sheets into a Single DWF File, set range to Selected views/sheets. This is where you select all sheets you want in your DWF file. 3. Select the Print Setup button, and set up the sheet sizes, and other print parameters for the DWF sheets. 4. Click Save to publish the DWF. Note: 2D and 3D DWF files can be merged in one file in Windows® Explorer or Autodesk Design Review. Publishing from Autodesk Inventor® Software ® 1. From the File menu, choose Publish, which opens the Publish dialog box. 2. Select Publish option Express, Custom, or Complete. 3. Select options to enable or disable measuring, printing, and markups. 4. In the Properties tab, select which properties to include in the DWF file. 1. Specify a file name and location for the published DWF file. Note: When you select the Custom option, an additional tab or tabs are displayed depending on the active file. 2. Click Save, and from the File menu, choose Print. 5. Select Publish to generate DWF file. To learn more about publishing from Revit®-based products, Autodesk Inventor software, or AutoCAD Map 3D software, go to autodesk.com/dwf-publishing. Publish from Other Applications With Autodesk DWF Writer installed, you can publish DWF files from Microsoft applications (PowerPoint®, Word, Excel®, Visio®, Outlook®, and Internet Explorer®) and any CAD application, including SolidWorks®, Pro/ENGINEER®, and CATIA® software as well as Adobe® Acrobat® software and share them as part of the project set. From the Microsoft application choose File>Print, then choose DWF Writer as the printer. 3. In the printer name drop-down menu, change the printer name from the default to Autodesk DWF Writer for 2D, then click OK. 4. Select a name for your DWF file in the Save DWF File As dialog box. You can also right-click on any of the noted file types from Windows Explorer, and select Publish DWFx or Publish DWF and Email. Combine Design and Project Data Drag project information into your DWF file to quickly and easily build a complete project file that includes product specifications, timelines, and more. Autodesk Design Review supports adding, deleting, reordering, and renaming sheets and models within the contents panel. 1. In Design Review, open the existing DWFx file or create a new one. 2. From Windows Explorer or from another Design Review window, drag single or multiple DWF files or contents into the receiving DWF file’s content area. The sheets automatically combine into one DWF file. 3. Save combined DWF file. Include Graphical and Other External Information You can also combine other project information such as raster images or office documents into your project. • Drag JPEG, PNG, or other raster format files directly from Windows Explorer into the contents panel in Autodek Design Review. • Files converted to DWF format (such as Microsoft Office documents) using the Autodesk DWF Writer can also be quickly imported to the project from Windows Explorer. Customizable user interface and easy-touse navigation tools, including pull-apart, sectioning, and animation, give you access to rich design data. Examine 3D objects and conduct virtual walk-throughs of models using the navigation wheel. Rich printing options enable you to generate output that has the same print fidelity as the CAD application. Customizable User Interface Enhance team productivity with the improved user interface in Autodesk® Design Review software, which can be customized to suit each user’s needs. 1. Grab the top bar on any panel (such as thumbnails), and move the panel anywhere in the display window. Windows can now be placed anywhere in the main canvas window or combined within other panels. 2. Once you have a workspace that you like, double-click on the workspace icon, or choose Windows>Workspace> Save Current Workspace…, then select the name of your workspace. 3. To revert back to a previously saved workspace, select the workspace button, then select the given name of the previously saved workspace. Setting up standard workspaces based on common review functions can speed up a review process. • Tour Building Wheel Use this wheel for a virtual building walk-through. • Full Navigation Wheel This wheel combines all of the wheel features. Use this wheel to examine 3D objects or conduct a virtual walk-through of a model. Virtual Navigation Features Use one of these 3D navigation wheels: • View Object Wheel Use this wheel with manufacturing models to view assemblies or individual parts. Pull a 3D Model Apart Follow these steps to rotate and pull apart individual pieces of a model: 1. From the Tools menu, choose View>Move and Rotate, or double-click on the Move and Rotate Model Parts icon. 2. In the Model palette or on the display window, click the parts that you want to move or rotate. VIEW AND PRINT • Use the Snapshot tool to capture a portion of your screen to incorporate into your DWF repository. View and Print VIEW AND PRINT 3. To remove a part from the selection, press and hold the Ctrl key and click the part again (Ctrl+click). In the Model palette, use Shift+click to select consecutive parts by clicking the first and last parts in the series. ViewCube™ You can use the ViewCube™ feature while any of the Design Review tools are active. When applying markups or cross sections to a 3D model, drag the ViewCube to change the model view, instead of using the Orbit tool. the model to reveal a cross section. For Section a Surface, you must first select the surface. 2. Move or rotate the section plane to reveal a different cross section each time. Create 3D Cross Sections Cut through a model with a section plane and manipulate the view in various ways by moving and rotating the section plane and flipping the view. 1. Open a model. From the View menu, choose Cross Section>XY Section, YZ Section, XZ Section, or Section a Surface. A transparent purple sheet (the section plane) and a tripod drop into the center of the model, cutting through 3. The three legs, or axes, of the tripod meet at the origin. To change the cross section revealed, move or rotate the section plane by moving the cursor over the tripod. Hot spots appear, each enabling you to move the section plane in a different way. Cross sections are saved in the Cross Sections panel, where they can be renamed and deleted. to display hyperlinks in blue. To follow a hyperlink, hold down the Ctrl key and click the hyperlink (Ctrl+click). The drawing, file, or web page to which it is linked will open. Printing Rich printing options enable you to generate output that has the same print fidelity as the CAD application. Preview, Select Preferences, and Print Access Design Intelligence Access data integral to engineering and architectural designs, including drawing scale, sheet set details, and object and markup properties. To Access Object Properties: From the main menu, choose Window>Properties> then select Object. To View Object Properties: Select an object in the Model Panel or in the display window, then view the detailed design data in the Object Properties Panel. Navigate Sheets or Views Using Hyperlinks: From the main menu, choose View>Show>Hyperlinks (Ctrl+Shift+H) Preview files before printing, and print files to scale with fidelity that matches that of Autodesk® design software. Choose from the following print options: • Fit to Page • Print Current View • Tile Across Multiple Sheets • Print Multiple Pages or Page Ranges Easily select paper sizes, and preview the sheet or view to be printed before sending the DWF™ file to the printer. Batch Printing Save time by easily printing large numbers of DWF files overnight or as part of an automated process. The Batch Print Wizard enables you to print multiple DWF files, customize print settings, and save your batch printing configuration for later use. Autodesk partnerships with HP, Océ, KIP, and PLP, among others, make printing to your hardware device easier than ever. If you are connected to a supported HP® Designjet® Color Inkjet Wide-Format Printer, select the HP Instant Printing feature to print an entire sheet set automatically rotated or scaled to best fit the printer roll size. You can also combine this feature with batch printing. Review, Mark Up, Measure, Compare, and Import Get everything you need for clear and concise markup and annotation, including redline, freehand, stamping, and custom symbol tools. Import redlines and changes back to the original design application. All changes are automatically tracked and kept in the context of the design. 3D Markups and Measurement Tools Markups made on 3D models persist and are visible within the model view, making it more intuitive for team members to capture and review feedback. • Use built-in measurement tools to measure distance, length, and angles in 3D models. • Locate points (based on the active coordinate system) and relative distance. MARK UP AND IMPORT Choose File>Batch Print Wizard. Printer Integration Save and Import DWF Markups All 2D markups and redlines can be imported into the original design application. All changes are automatically tracked and kept in the context of the design. Increase team productivity with digital markup tools that allow reviewers’ changes to be quickly and easily implemented in the Autodesk® design software. 1. Open the design application where the original DWF™ was published. 2. For AutoCAD® family products, and Autodesk® Inventor ® software: Open the Markup Set Manager. For Revit® Products: Choose File>Import/Link>Link DWF Markup Set… 3. Select the DWFx file to import. Markups will be displayed as an overlay on the 2D sheet. Markups include properties, history, and status information. 4. Change the status of the markup, and add notes, if necessary. MARK UP AND IMPORT Annotate any length, area, or polyline on any 2D sheet. These annotations can also be imported into the original design application using the Markup Set Manager. Custom Stamps, Smart Shapes, and Freehand Markup Tools Add custom symbols and comments to sheet sets and 3D views electronically, including familiar markup call-outs, standard shapes, freehand drawings, and text. Find and Compare Autodesk® Design Review software enables you to search models and drawings for text, drawing and object properties, and other metadata from within the DWF™ file. 1. Open DWF Project file. 2. Type a search string into the Find Entry dialog box. The Find panel will open and populate FIND AND COMPARE 2D Markups and Annotations FIND AND COMPARE with search results. 3. Notice icons to the left of the search results highlight result type: 3D object, text, object properties, markups, and other metadata. 4. Click on the hyperlink result. The object selected will be highlighted in the display window, object properties, and model panel. Design Document Comparison Compare multiple versions of drawings in “light table” fashion, with versions laid on top of one another. Autodesk Design Review software automatically highlights 1. Open the DWF file from which you want to perform the comparison. 2. From the Tools menu, choose Compare. 3. In the Compare dialog box, select the second DWF file that you want to compare against. Once you have selected the second DWF file, all of its sheets are shown. 4. Choose the sheet that aligns with the original sheet you are comparing. 5. Select Options to choose Additions and Deletions colors. Be sure to pick colors that are not used on the sheets, as differences may be difficult to see. 6. Click OK. Advanced Tips and More Open a command prompt and navigate to the directory containing SetupDesignReview.exe. Design Review tips from the experts. Type the following command: ® ® Try Autodesk Freewheel ® Freewheel software enables your clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to easily and securely view, share, and print 2D and 3D building designs in a common web browser, on a Mac® system or PC, without installing any software applications. For more information, visit freewheel.autodesk.com. Install Across Your Company Your IT department can install Autodesk® Design Review software across your company network. A silent installation of Design Review can be included as part of a company-wide automated script. For example, this capability is particularly useful when installing Design Review companywide using SMS. start /WAIT SetupDesignReview.exe /s /v /qn Press Enter. The installation completes without requiring any interaction from users. Embed Autodesk Design Review in a Microsoft® PowerPoint® Presentation Autodesk Design Review can be embedded in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint, by simple drag-and-drop; however, when adding to a presentation in Slide Show mode, some added functionality is needed: 1. Open PowerPoint file with a blank slide. 2. Fix your security settings (you only need to do this once) a. Click the Office button, then select PowerPoint options. ADVANCED TIPS Note: Use the advanced features to narrow your search parameters. additions and deletions. You can even customize your highlight colors. b. In the Options dialog box from the Trust Center tab, click Trust Center Settings… c. Click ActiveX settings, and make sure the Disable All Controls Without Notification radio button is not checked. ADVANCED TIPS 3. Add the Developer toolbar (you only need to do this once): In the PowerPoint Options dialog box, from the Popular tab, click the Show Developer Tab in Ribbon box. 4. Insert Autodesk Design Review control: a. In the Developer tab, in the Controls toolbar, select More Controls. b. Scroll down and select Autodesk DWF™ Viewer Control. Note: If you do not see this option it means Autodesk Design Review is not registered on your machine. c. In your slide, click and drag to draw a rectangle for the location of the embedded Design Review. 5. Add DWF file to PowerPoint: a. Right-click the rectangle you just created, select Autodesk DWF Viewer Control Object, Properties, then select Source Path, and browse for your file. b. Click OK. 6. Run the slideshow, and you will have all Design Review functionality and your DWF file in PowerPoint. Use APIs to Customize and Extend Functionality Use the Autodesk Design Review API (application programming interface) documentation to integrate Design Review within websites or third-party applications. The documentation provides instruction on features such as navigation to a specific page or view, control over layer visibility, the ability to show and hide the toolbar and context menus, as well as control of Design Review behavior. To learn more, visit www.autodesk.com/ dwf-developers. Embed Autodesk Design Review in HTML Documents Autodesk Design Review is available as an ActiveX® control that is embedded in Internet Explorer, providing a smooth installation of Design Review in web pages. 1. Embed DWF files directly in web pages by using the